Tapper, Thompson's Book Probes Biden's Alleged Decline

CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Axios correspondent Alex Thompson are co-authoring a book titled 'Original Sin' that examines President Joe Biden's alleged mental decline and the Democratic Party's 2024 election defeat. The book, set to release on May 20, claims Biden's decision to run for reelection was a significant mistake, leading to a campaign of 'gaslighting and denial.' The authors conducted interviews with over 200 insiders and highlight the media's role in allegedly covering up Biden's struggles. Despite Biden's public assurances of his capability to serve another term, concerns about his fitness have persisted, exacerbated by a poor debate performance against Donald Trump. The book suggests that Biden's decision to run was driven by self-interest and fear of another Trump presidency, which ultimately led to the Democratic Party's downfall.