Waning Years: Unveiling Biden's Struggles in His Last Months in Office
Exploring Lapses and Cover-ups: An Expose on Biden's Administration - "Publication of Biden's book reveals alleged backing and concealment"
Let's dive into the intriguing tale of Joe Biden's final stint as president, as revealed in a new tell-all book. CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson have laid it all out, sparing no details in their latest opus, "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again."
Biden's unsteady walk and sudden falls
The book sheds light on the concerns surrounding Biden's physical condition, detailing close aides' discussions about placing him in a wheelchair, following his falls and shaky movements caught on camera. However, political concerns during the campaign against Donald Trump led to a decision against using a wheelchair. Instead, they focused on minimizing distances and providing constant companionship.
A secretive White House
According to the authors, even on the final day of Biden's presidency, his inner circle refused to admit that his energy, cognitive abilities, and communication skills had deteriorated significantly. They went so far as to conceal the decline in various ways.
The George Clooney encounter
One instance of Biden's mental lapses, as described in the book, is an encounter with George Clooney that took place in June 2024. After returning from a G7 summit in Italy, Biden attended a fundraiser hosted by Clooney. Reportedly, the president didn't recognize the famous actor standing before him and greeted him absentmindedly. An aide whispered, "You know George," and Biden replied, "Yes, yes," to the star and host. The aide then repeated, "George Clooney." Clooney, taken aback by Biden's apparent senility and lack of recognition, later criticized Biden in a New York Times article, urging him to step down.
Controversy and Criticism
The book, set to be released next week, has already stirred up a storm, with conservative critics accusing Tapper of attempting to rewrite history. Tapper, a CNN anchor, has been dogged by allegations that his past coverage constituted part of the reported cover-up. Despite the controversy, the book promises an unfiltered perspective on the final months of Biden's presidency and his choice to run for re-election.
Sources:
- ABC News
- The Hill
Characters:
- Joe Biden
- George Clooney
- Camouflage
- ** Donald Trump**
- Wheelchair
- Jake Tapper
- CNN
- Election Loss
- Campaign
- Republicans
- The tell-all book, "Original Sin," written by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, delves into the aftermath of Joe Biden's election defeat and his subsequent decision to run for re-election.
- In the run-up to the 2024 election campaign, concerns about Biden's physical health, as depicted in the book, were overshadowed by political considerations, with close aides debating whether to use a wheelchair to support him.
- Amidst the political drama, George Clooney found himself in an awkward encounter with President Biden during a fundraiser, as Biden mistook Clooney for someone else due to his perceived cognitive decline.
- The controversy surrounding Biden's health and potential cover-ups has extended to CNN, with Republican critics accusing Jake Tapper of rewriting history in his book.
- Despite the ongoing debate, the book promises to shed light on the policies, legislations, and political maneuvers within the Biden administration during its final months in power.
- The release of this book, set to hit the shelves next week, could potentially influence the dynamics of future elections, especially considering the ongoing speculation about Biden's presidency.
- Aside from politics, Biden's presidency saw developments in other realms, such as immigration, war-and-conflicts, and general news, which can be found in the numerous books and news articles available on these topics.
