The Biden mental decline cover-up is causing a major reckoning in Washington journalism. A new book has sparked outrage among reporters who now question if they were misled by the White House.
Released Tuesday, Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again details alarming claims. It alleges that senior staffers knowingly concealed Biden’s mental deterioration from both the media and public.
White House reporters are now reflecting on what they may have missed. Some admit they were dismissed or silenced when raising concerns. Others question why major outlets didn’t investigate deeper during Biden’s presidency.
One correspondent shared old clips of themselves confronting the White House on Biden’s mental health. They claim they were shut down repeatedly by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
One reporter said the Biden mental decline cover-up involved “secretive strategizing” behind the scenes. Publicly, the administration denied problems, blaming edited videos and dismissing questions as conspiracy.
The same reporter said the topic—once taboo—eventually became the defining concern of Biden’s time in office.
Another journalist said the press should reflect on their performance. They echoed criticism that media institutions waited too long to reveal what they knew. The book, co-authored by a prominent political anchor, is drawing fire for highlighting revelations too late.
A third White House reporter took a more cautious view. They believed Biden’s changes were natural signs of aging or perhaps effects of long COVID. They described a noticeable shift in Biden’s demeanor between 2021 and 2022.
Regardless of views, the Biden mental decline cover-up is prompting intense debate in media circles. Some insist the press failed the public. Others say the administration’s secrecy made scrutiny nearly impossible.
The White House has not issued a new comment since the book’s release. Critics argue the media must now rebuild trust by demanding more transparency from future administrations.
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