Chris Cillizza Alleges Biden Cognitive Decline Cover-Up Amid Democratic Poll Slump

Chris Cillizza, formerly a CNN political analyst, has publicly acknowledged and criticized the previously dismissive media coverage regarding President Joe Biden's cognitive decline, admitting he should have questioned Biden's mental and physical well-being more rigorously. He highlighted an alleged cover-up by Biden's circle and the media to conceal the president's condition, which he believes significantly influenced Biden's decision to run for a second term and ultimately affected the 2024 election outcome. Cillizza's shift comes amid broader criticism within the Democratic Party, with figures like David Axelrod and Senator Chris Murphy acknowledging strategic missteps and a failure to address voter concerns about Biden's fitness. A forthcoming book, "Original Sin," by CNN's Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, explores Biden's decline and the cover-up, suggesting this played a role in Donald Trump's return to power. Meanwhile, commentators argue that the Democratic Party's current low polling is not solely due to Biden's cognitive issues but also wider policy decisions and leadership dynamics, such as the handling of the Inflation Reduction Act and immigration. The debate underscores ongoing tensions about media responsibility, political strategy, and leadership accountability during Biden's presidency and re-election campaign.