Former Democratic senator calls questions about Biden's health a 'nothingburger' in clash with CNN host

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Former Alabama Senator Doug Jones told CNN host Kasie Hunt that she was putting forward a "nothingburger" about President Biden's health amid reports that a neurologist specializing in Parkinson's had previously visited the White House.

"That's a nothingburger now," Jones, a Democrat, told Hunt when he was asked if the White House was being transparent about Biden's mental acuity. "That's three days old."

The White House was forced to respond to questions Monday after reports revealed that Dr. Kevin Cannard — a neurologist who specializes in Parkinson's disease — met with Biden's physician, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, in the White House.

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The White House has since clarified that the meeting between Cannard and O’Connor was for a neurological exam as part of Biden’s annual physical.

"Do you think the White House is being candid about the state of the president's health?" Hunt asked Jones.

"Yes!" Jones said.

"They've answered the questions," Jones said of the White House's response to concerns over Cannard's visit.

"They had to issue a correction last night," Hunt responded. "It's not three days old. That's not fair," she added, laughing.

"The doctors have said exactly what happened," Jones said. "One would expect a neurologist to examine the president once a year as part of