Democrats in a state of surprise over Biden's health condition
Joe Biden's Late-Term Presidency is Marked by Concern Over His Mental and Physical Health
A mounting concern among Democrats in President Joe Biden's waning days in office is whether the U.S. President is fit to continue leading the nation. According to a new book, "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again," by U.S. journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, Biden's inner circle has maintained him in power despite his obvious decline.
In the last two years of his presidency, Biden was observed struggling with memory lapses, incoherent speech, and a tendency to lose his train of thought, according to the book. These issues reportedly intensified in the lead-up to the disastrous debate with Donald Trump in June 2024.
The authors contend that Democratic lawmakers, White House staff, members of Biden's cabinet, and Democratic donors were among those left shocked by the President's deteriorating abilities. The book describes in detail how Biden embarked on a reelection campaign that few tried to discourage, despite his apparent decline in mental and physical capabilities.
The book highlights several instances of Biden's disorientation, such as forgetting the names of his closest advisors, Jake Sullivan and Kate Bedingfield, in December 2022, and failing to recognize key figures like Jamie Harrison, head of the Democratic National Committee, and long-time acquaintance George Clooney.
The debate over Biden's decision to run for re-election persists. Vice President J.D. Vance expressed his concerns, stating that it is essential to honestly evaluate whether Biden was capable of doing the job given his health issues. This comes following Biden's recent diagnosis with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.
Criticism of Biden's reelection campaign is not limited to his own party. Former President Donald Trump, who had previously mocked Biden's mental acuity, offered well-wishes to Biden following the cancer diagnosis.
Tapper and Thompson based their book on more than 200 interviews with Democratic insiders, conducted after the 2024 election. The book provides a behind-the-scenes look at Biden's inner circle, which allegedly followed a "Politburo" model, shielding Biden from negative information and prioritizing loyalty over competence.
Meanwhile, a Biden spokesperson dismissed the book's claims, stating that there was no evidence showing that national security was threatened or that Biden was unable to do his job effectively.
In spite of the controversy, Biden delivered a stirring State of the Union address in March 2024, according to some Democrats. However, concerns about his condition were raised by White House staff who rarely interacted with him. Later in the year, at a public event, Biden reportedly gave a rambling speech, causing concern among his advisors.
As more Democrats called for Biden to step down, he initially resisted, receiving support from his family and influential figures like former President Barack Obama. However, the situation changed when Senator Chuck Schumer informed Biden that he would only receive five votes in a secret ballot among Democratic senators on his candidacy, citing concerns about his poor reelection prospects.
Following these interactions, Biden eventually withdrew from the reelection race in July 2024. This marked the end of a tumultuous period for the Biden presidency, leaving Democrats to reflect on the leadership's impact on his mental and physical health, as well as its implications for the country's political future.
[Source: ntv.de]
Key Takeaways:- Biden's mental and physical health is a growing concern among Democrats.- A new book alleges that Biden's inner circle has shielded him from negative information and maintains him in power despite his decline.- Biden's reelection campaign was met with criticism from both inside and outside the Democratic Party.- Biden eventually withdrew from the reelection race following pressure from influential Democrats.
- Concerns about Joe Biden's fitness to lead the US have increased, as his mental and physical health Decline has become a topic of discussion, according to a new book titled "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again."
- During his late-term presidency, President Biden reportedly faced challenges with memory lapses, incoherent speech, and disorientation, which intensified before the disastrous debate with Donald Trump in June 2024.
- The US presidential election of 2024 has raised questions about Biden's ability to handle the demands of the position, especially given his medical-conditions, including an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.
- The book also highlights the political environment surrounding Biden's presidency, describing a 'Politburo' model within his inner circle, where loyalty was prioritized over competence, leaving some to question Biden's ability to make informed decisions regarding health-and-wellness matters, including his own neurological-disorders.
