Even former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has stated that it’s valid for voters to question President Joe Biden’s mental health given his recent debate performance. Lawmakers from the opposing party are calling for a select committee to examine his mental health.

Watch the video above as Straight Arrow News contributor Star Parker argues that, while the debate format isn’t perfect, it highlighted some concerning aspects of the president’s mental capacity.

The following is an excerpt from the above video:

So we need a president who projects strength. And we need to have somebody who even can identify who the bad actors are, and keep them from causing Americans harm. Will that president secure our border to keep terrorists and gang members out? Or will he let them stream into our country and wreak havoc on our people, especially in communities that are already vulnerable? Will our next president understand that our economy does not get stronger as government gets bigger, and seeks to impose its will on its consumers and the marketplace? Or will he or she let the economy grow and flourish? Will he respect the rights of parents to direct the upbringing of their own children and recognize that all human life is worthy of protection?

These are the big questions that need to be answered between now and November. These are the questions that weren’t answered at the debate the other night. These are the questions that the American people need to assess for themselves. And although this debate did not clearly answer these important questions, it did open a door for new discussions about the capacity of our current president. So now it’s up to his family, his cabinet, those closest to him, to be honest with [the] American people.

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Interested in opposing perspectives? Have a look at how our other contributors view this issue from across the political spectrum:

Jordan Reid: Despite poor debate performance, Biden deserves our support.

Dr. Rashad Richey: Americans deserve younger candidates, better ideas.