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House Oversight Committee Probes Biden Inner Circle’s Alleged Mental Health Cover-Up

The investigation follows allegations in 'Original Sin' that senior aides concealed the president’s cognitive decline.

Jake Tapper on CNN (CNN)
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Overview

  • The House Oversight Committee has opened a formal inquiry into claims that Biden’s senior staff misled the public about his mental fitness.
  • Original Sin debuted atop bestseller lists after detailing how a group dubbed “The Politburo” presented nonexistent polling data to justify Biden’s 2024 bid.
  • Jake Tapper has drawn bipartisan criticism for promoting the book and acknowledging he failed to spot signs of Biden’s cognitive decline earlier.
  • CNN’s May ratings fell sharply, with The Lead with Jake Tapper plunging 25% year-over-year—the network’s worst month since August 2015.
  • The controversy over Biden’s health disclosures has reignited Democratic debates on transparency and could shape party strategy ahead of midterm contests.