Jake Tapper Claims Biden Decline Cover-Up Worse Than Watergate

Jake Tapper, co-author of the book 'Original Sin,' has described the cover-up of President Joe Biden's cognitive decline as a scandal that may be even worse than Watergate. Tapper explained that while Biden's situation differs from Nixon's—who was in control of his faculties when sober—the efforts by Biden's inner circle to conceal his health issues represent a separate and profound scandal. Tapper acknowledged that his earlier reporting on Biden's condition was insufficient and expressed regret, emphasizing the need for better journalistic accountability. The book, based on extensive interviews, details how loyalists and family members attempted to hide Biden's cognitive and physical decline from the public, particularly during the 2024 election campaign. Tapper and co-author Alex Thompson highlighted the political consequences of this cover-up and the rationalizations made by those around Biden to maintain his image and hold on to power. The comparison to Watergate serves to underscore the gravity of the scandal rather than equate the two events directly.