Democratic party members express surprise over Biden's health state.
An examination of Joe Biden's declining health has become a growing concern among Democratic Party members as his final years in office approach. According to a new book by US journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, Biden's adviser's are shielding the president from the public to conceal the severity of his deterioration.
In the book, titled "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again," Tapper and Thompson claim that Biden has struggled with mild cognitive impairment and physical deterioration during the latter half of his presidency. The authors cite instances where Biden forgot the names of key aides, spoke incoherently, and experienced frequent memory lapses.
One of the most significant examples of Biden's decline is said to have occurred during his 2024 re-election campaign. According to the book, some members of Biden's cabinet questioned his ability to handle a national emergency in the middle of the night, noting that situations that might have been manageable three years prior would have proven catastrophic under Biden's leadership.
Biden's mental and physical decline is reported to have accelerated after the 2023 fall when he failed to recognize Jamie Harrison, the head of the Democratic National Committee. He also allegedly failed to recognize actor George Clooney, a long-time acquaintance, in early 2024.
Despite these concerns, the president's inner circle of advisors, including his wife, son, and long-time advisors, has maintained their support for Biden's continued presidency. This group, referred to as the "Politburo," prioritized loyalty over impartial evaluation of the president's health. According to the book, those not in the inner circle, such as campaign aides and cabinet members, were frequently kept in the dark about Biden's health conditions.
Biden's staff was said to be particularly concerned about his health during the 2020 campaign, with some recording hours of footage showing the president appearing confused and disoriented.
While Biden's age and health have become increasingly discussed topics, the debate over his decision to run for re-election continues. Vice President J.D. Vance remarked that, while wishing Biden the best for his health, it is crucial to consider whether Biden has the ability to perform the job due to his health concerns.
Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis in May 2025 sparked a wave of sympathy, even from former President Donald Trump. However, questions about Biden's fitness for office remain, with some Democrats expressing concern over Biden's ability to serve effectively in the role.
- The US presidential election of 2024 could potentially see a candidate in Joe Biden, whose health concerns, including cognitive impairment and physical deterioration, have become a growing matter of discussion in the Democrats' party.
- Amid Biden's declining health, attention has also been drawn to the role of science and mental-health in political leadership, with the authors of the book "Original Sin" raising concerns about Biden's ability to handle a national emergency, manage situations, and make informed decisions.
- In the evolving landscape of US politics, the health-and-wellness of potential candidates, particularly President Joe Biden, has become a key aspect of general-news, with debates ongoing about his fitness for office and the impact his health might have on his performance.
