Book Spurs DOJ Calls, Debate Over Biden Health

The book 'Original Sin' by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson alleges that President Joe Biden's aides not only concealed his cognitive decline but also hid his son Beau's deteriorating health, scripting Cabinet meetings and public appearances to manage perceptions. Anonymous Cabinet secretaries and multiple news outlets support claims that the administration misled the public about Biden's condition. In response, prominent Republicans, including Sen. John Cornyn, have called for a Department of Justice investigation into the alleged cover-up. The revelations have triggered debate within the media, with MSNBC's Joe Scarborough revising his previous assessments of Biden's acuity, and have underscored longstanding issues of transparency and secrecy. The book further asserts that the Biden family's approach to personal tragedies, including Beau and Hunter Biden, reflects a pattern of denial and concealment. These controversies have fueled ongoing debate about party leadership, transparency, and the future direction of the Democratic Party.