Overview

• Jake Tapper, co-author of 'Original Sin,' warned that the alleged concealment of Biden’s mental decline may be worse than Watergate and expressed regret for not probing deeper at the time.
• 'Original Sin' details how the president’s inner circle allegedly downplayed his cognitive struggles, including aides discussing placing him in a wheelchair and an incident where he failed to recognize George Clooney.
• The book accuses White House staffers of misleading reporters and voters about Biden’s mental acuity and orchestrating public messaging to obscure signs of deterioration.
• President Biden’s recent announcement that he is battling prostate cancer has intensified scrutiny over the timing and completeness of his health disclosures.
• The revelations have prompted demands for greater media accountability and transparency from Democrats reassessing the 2024 campaign and Republicans poised to capitalize on the controversy.