Author Reveals Biden Team's Years-Long Effort to Conceal Cognitive Decline

A new book, "Original Sin," co-authored by CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, reveals a coordinated effort by President Joe Biden's inner circle to conceal his cognitive decline leading up to the 2024 election. Despite public portrayals of Biden as sharp and focused, insiders reportedly took steps to shield both the public and senior staff from the true extent of his mental deterioration, which became undeniable after his poor debate performance against Donald Trump. Media outlets, including CNN, faced criticism for downplaying or dismissing signs of Biden's decline, often labeling viral videos showing his struggles as "cheap fakes." Former White House officials and commentators have expressed concern that decisions were increasingly made by Biden’s team rather than by the president himself. The controversy extends to Biden's health transparency, with allegations of a cover-up regarding his cancer diagnosis, which the White House denies. Controversy also surrounds media figures like Jonathan Capehart, who have been accused of failing to disclose their pro-Biden biases while defending the president's fitness.