November 2, 2024
President Biden used a CPAP machine during his sleep last night, which is used to manage sleep apnea, which Biden has disclosed being diagnosed with.

President Biden used a CPAP machine Tuesday night while sleeping, explaining visible marks on his face when he was talking to reporters on Wednesday.

White House Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates told Fox News that President Biden has sleep apnea, as previously disclosed.

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U.S. President Joe Biden talks to reporters as he departs the White House on June 28, 2023 in Washington, DC. Biden is traveling to Illinois to speak on what the administration has dubbed “Bidenomics” and to attend a campaign fund raiser before returning to Washington later in the evening (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

“Since 2008, the President has disclosed his history with sleep apnea in thorough medical reports. He used a CPAP machine last night, which is common for people with that history,” Bates said.