FLASHBACK: White House press sec Karine Jean-Pierre laughs off question on Biden's health in 2022

A book revealed discussions about President Joe Biden using a wheelchair despite White House officials like Karine Jean-Pierre publicly laughing off concerns.

"Biden's physical deterioration — most apparent in his halting walk — had become so severe that there were internal discussions about putting the president in a wheelchair, but they couldn't do so until after the election," the excerpt read. Lindsay Kornick is an associate editor for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to lindsay.kornick@fox.com and on Twitter: @lmkornick.

Though these discussions happened behind the scenes, White House officials, including Jean-Pierre, largely downplayed issues regarding Biden’s age and stamina in public even as they became more prominent.