 Sagar Magani, Washington. Meantime, the White House facing a barrage of questions about the president's mental fitness. Today's press briefing became contentious following a report that a Parkinson's disease expert visited the White House eight times over an eight-month period. I hear you. Guys, guys, guys, guys. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre would not confirm why the expert met with the White House physician, citing privacy issues.