Health Conundrum Leaves Democrats Alarmed about Biden's Physical State
U.S. President Joe Biden's final years in office have sparked concern among his party, with some believing he is no longer fit for the role. This is the central theme of a new book by American journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson.
The book, titled "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again," claims that Biden has been shielded from the public to mask the extent of his decline. In the last two years of his presidency, he reportedly struggled with memory lapses, incoherent speech, and losing his train of thought.
According to the book, Democratic lawmakers, White House staff, members of Biden's cabinet, and Democratic donors were shocked by his deteriorating mental and physical abilities. The book describes scenes where Biden, in his attempts to run for re-election, was largely unaffected by concerns over his health.
In the book, Tapper and Thompson argue that Biden's inner circle, including his wife, son, and long-time advisors, have prioritized loyalty above all else and kept negative information from him. When Biden decided to run for re-election, neither the White House nor the campaign team had a say in the matter.
Biden's age and health have been in focus recently, particularly after his office announced on Sunday that he had been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. Biden's family and doctors are reportedly reviewing treatment options.
The debate over Biden's decision to run for re-election continues, with critics including Vice President J.D. Vance expressing concern about his ability to handle the job. On Monday, Vance said he wished Biden the best but questioned whether he was physically capable of running the country.
Meanwhile, a secret recording of Biden's interview with special advisor Robert Hur sheds light on why Hur described Biden as "a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with poor memory." The recording makes clear that Biden's staff had concerns about his health as early as 2020, and that his mental and physical abilities seemed to deteriorate significantly in the two years leading up to the fateful debate with Donald Trump in June 2024.
The book, which is based on more than 200 interviews, mostly with Democratic insiders, was published on Tuesday. Critics of the book claim it is an unfair portrayal of Biden, while others argue it provides valuable insights into the inner workings of the Biden administration.
- The upcoming US presidential election of 2024 isbeing heavily debated, with concerns about President Joe Biden's health and mental capacity to serve another term.
- In their recent book, "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again," journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson claim that Biden has been shielded from the public to conceal his deteriorating mental and physical condition.
- The book suggests that Democratic lawmakers, White House staff, members of Biden's cabinet, and Democratic donors were alarmed by his declining health, yet Biden remained unaware of their concerns as his inner circle prioritized loyalty over transparency.
- The debate over Biden's physical and mental fitness has gained traction, with Vice President J.D. Vance publicly questioning his ability to run the country due to his age and health issues, such as an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has affected his bones.
