Biden Aides Hid Cognitive Decline with Undemocratic Tactics to Thwart Trump, Book Claims

In a stunning revelation, a new book exposes how top aides to former President Joe Biden grappled with concealing his cognitive decline, prioritizing political strategy over transparency. According to co-author Alex Thompson, these aides justified undemocratic actions to shield Biden’s health from public scrutiny, fearing that any disclosure would bolster Donald Trump’s chances. The rationale? If Biden’s condition became public, it wouldn’t change his resolve to stay in office but would hand Trump a political victory.

Thompson’s book, Original Sin, co-written with CNN’s Jake Tapper, paints a troubling picture of a White House where unelected aides held significant sway. One aide reportedly admitted Biden just needed to win, after which his team could ‘pick up the slack.’ This raises chilling questions about who truly wielded power during Biden’s tenure. The book suggests a deliberate effort to limit Biden’s exposure, even to his own cabinet, to maintain an illusion of control.

While aides believed they were protecting democracy from Trump—whom they viewed as an existential threat—their actions skirted democratic principles. History will judge whether their ends justified the means, but the secrecy surrounding Biden’s health has sparked a broader debate about accountability and trust in leadership.