Jake Tapper Faces Criticism Over Book on Biden’s Cognitive Health and 2024 Election Defeat
The CNN anchor’s upcoming book examines Biden's mental decline and its alleged cover-up, drawing backlash over Tapper's prior defense of the president.
- Jake Tapper and Axios reporter Alex Thompson have co-authored a book titled 'Original Sin,' which explores Joe Biden’s cognitive decline and its impact on the 2024 election loss for Democrats.
- The book alleges that Biden's decision to run for reelection, despite concerns about his mental fitness, was a key factor in the Democratic Party's defeat and Donald Trump's return to power.
- Critics accuse Tapper of hypocrisy, citing his previous defense of Biden’s health during the 2020 election cycle and his role in what some describe as a media 'cover-up.'
- The book, based on over 200 interviews, claims Biden, his aides, and Democratic leaders knowingly downplayed his cognitive issues, leading to a chaotic nomination process after Biden dropped out in mid-2024.
- Scheduled for release in May 2025, the book has sparked widespread reactions, with some questioning Tapper’s motives and timing given his past stance on Biden’s health.
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