Book Claims Biden Failed to Recognize Clooney at 2024 Fundraiser

An upcoming book by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson titled "Original Sin" reveals a concerning episode at a June 2024 Biden fundraiser where President Joe Biden failed to recognize longtime friend George Clooney, leaving Clooney "shaken to his core." The incident, witnessed by several attendees, highlighted apparent cognitive decline in Biden, described as "slow and almost catatonic" with "obvious brain freezes." Clooney, who co-hosted the fundraiser with Julia Roberts, later penned a New York Times op-ed urging Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, citing his inability to win the fight against time and referencing his poor debate performance against Donald Trump. The book also exposes how Biden's aides attempted to hide his decline from staff by limiting his working hours and simplifying his speeches. Former President Barack Obama was noted to have intervened to escort Biden offstage during the fundraiser after Biden appeared disoriented. These revelations have fueled broader concerns about Biden's fitness for office amid his 2024 re-election campaign.