Democratic party members expressing concern over Biden's health condition.
"Joe Biden's Declining Capacities: Behind the Veil of Power
In the final years of his presidency, growing concerns about the mental and physical capabilities of President Joe Biden have begun to surface among his party. According to a new book, published on Tuesday and based on over 200 interviews, Biden's inner circle has intentionally shielded him from public scrutiny to conceal the extent of his decline.
The book, entitled "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again," paints a grim picture of the president's performance in the last two years of his term. Biden allegedly struggled with memory lapses, incoherent speech, and loss of train of thought. US journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson report that these inconsistencies were recurring issues and not merely occasional slips.
Democratic lawmakers, White House staff, cabinet members, and donors were said to be shocked by Biden's deteriorating condition. The book describes several instances where Biden could not recall the names of key advisors, such as Jake Sullivan, Kate Bedingfield, and Jamie Harrison. In one instance, he was reportedly unaware of a meeting with George Clooney, a long-time acquaintance.
The authors also suggest that Biden's mental decline became apparent during the 2024 presidential campaign, with particularly concerning moments in the debate against Donald Trump. Tapper and Thompson argue that this was not an anomaly but rather a manifestation of the president's long-standing cognitive decline.
With Biden's latest prostate cancer diagnosis, the public discourse has increasingly focused on his health. Trump, on his social media platform, showed genuine concern for Biden's well-being, wishing him a swift recovery. The debate over whether Biden should have sought re-election continues, with Vice President JD Vance questioning Biden's ability to fulfill his duties.
In a leaked audio recording, Biden's special advisor Robert Hur referred to the president as "a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory." This statement underscores the concerns raised in the book and suggests that those close to Biden were aware of his challenges but chose to keep it hidden.
The book, however, stresses that Biden's aides and advisors were not solely motivated by self-interest. The fear of a second Trump term and a desire to uphold democratic values reportedly played a significant role in the decision to keep Biden's struggle hidden. A Biden spokesperson responded to the book's criticism by stating that the president had been a very effective leader.
According to the authors, the president's closest advisors formed a tight circle, including his wife, son, and long-time aides, who were referred to as the "Politburo." This group, according to the book, acted primarily out of loyalty to Biden, while keeping negative information from other members of his team.
As the 2024 election approached, even White House staff and members within Biden's cabinet began to question his fitness for office. Some were reportedly worried about his ability to handle a national emergency at any hour. Despite these concerns, Biden's team pushed forward with his re-election campaign, effectively shutting out the views and counsel of those outside the inner circle.
The book sheds light on a situation that has sparked debate among politicians and the public alike. Note: The book does not provide evidence of undemocratic measures taken by Biden's inner circle, as previously claimed in the Enrichment Data. The focus of the book is on the president's apparent mental and physical decline and the efforts to conceal this information from the public and key members of his own administration.
Source: cnn.com
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- The book "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again" reveals concerns about Joe Biden's mental and physical capacities during his final years in the US presidency.
- The authors claim that Biden's inner circle intentionally concealed his decline, which allegedly included memory lapses, incoherent speech, and loss of train of thought.
- The debate over whether Biden should have sought re-election in the 2024 US presidential election has intensified due to these concerns, with VP JD Vance questioning Biden's ability to fulfill his duties.
- Donald Trump, Biden's main rival in the 2024 election, has shown concern for Biden's health following Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis. The book suggests that Biden's mental decline became apparent during the debates against Trump during the 2024 campaign.
