Book Reveals White House Concealed Biden's Mental Decline, Draws Media Criticism

The book "Original Sin," co-authored by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, reveals efforts by Biden's aides to conceal his declining health, sparking widespread media and public scrutiny. Thompson expressed frustration with legacy media for failing to aggressively investigate Biden's condition, which many Americans sensed was being obscured. The announcement of Biden's stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer confirmed suspicions that his serious illness had been hidden, prompting criticism from figures like former President Trump and some medical experts. Prominent voices such as Jon Stewart and Stephen A. Smith have questioned Biden’s mental acuity and criticized the media and political establishments for dismissing early concerns about his cognitive decline. Meanwhile, critics highlight a double standard in media coverage, noting intense scrutiny of former President Trump’s health contrasted with more guarded reporting on Biden. These revelations have intensified debates about transparency, media bias, and the accountability of political leaders regarding their fitness for office.