Jake Tapper Blames Biden Mental Decline For Border Crisis

During an appearance on Bill Maher's HBO show, CNN anchor Jake Tapper discussed his book "Original Sin," which alleges a cover-up of former President Joe Biden's cognitive decline. Tapper and Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton recounted incidents illustrating Biden's mental struggles, including Moulton's experience of Biden not recognizing him at Normandy. While Tapper acknowledged Biden had "moments where he was non-functioning," he argued the president still had agency and understood his surroundings. Tapper placed blame for the concealment of Biden's condition not only on the president but also on Jill Biden, Hunter Biden, White House officials, and Democratic lawmakers, noting a deliberate effort to hide the severity of Biden's decline during 2023-2024. The discussion revealed tensions about media responsibility, with Tapper deflecting some blame from journalists, portraying them as part of a broader network that was misled or complicit in the cover-up. Bill Maher's probing questions and pointed remarks highlighted the complexity and controversy surrounding Biden's health and its political ramifications, especially regarding the 2024 election and the eventual substitution of Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate.