Majority of Americans Believe Media Covered Up Biden Mental Decline

Recent surveys reveal that a significant majority of Americans believe the media was aware of former President Joe Biden's cognitive decline yet chose to cover it up, with 72% calling it a serious scandal and 63% saying journalists knowingly concealed his condition. This sentiment crosses party lines, with notable percentages of Republicans, Democrats, and unaffiliated voters expressing skepticism toward the media's transparency. Prominent figures like Senator John Kennedy have criticized the media for failing to report on Biden's evident health issues, accusing them of undermining public trust by ignoring what was apparent to many. Conversely, media insiders like New York Times columnist Ezra Klein argue that journalists struggled to verify sources willing to confirm Biden’s decline, despite attempts to investigate. Meanwhile, personalities such as Whoopi Goldberg have questioned the timing and importance of the discussion, suggesting other issues deserve focus. The release of CNN’s Jake Tapper’s book "Original Sin" has intensified the debate over media complicity and political cover-up regarding Biden’s mental health.