Media Faces Scrutiny for Delayed Coverage of Biden's Cognitive Decline

Reports reveal efforts by journalists and White House insiders to downplay concerns about Biden's mental fitness during his presidency and 2024 campaign.

CNN anchor Jake Tapper's upcoming book, 'Original Sin,' examines Joe Biden's cognitive decline and the media's role in obscuring it, set to release in May 2025.
Former White House press secretary Michael LaRosa admitted the administration 'gaslit' the public and journalists about Biden's age-related challenges during his presidency and reelection campaign.
Concerns about Biden's mental fitness were dismissed by many media outlets as conspiracy theories, despite polling showing widespread public skepticism, including among Democrats.
Jake Tapper, previously critical of those questioning Biden's cognitive state, has been accused of hypocrisy for profiting from a book on the topic after defending Biden during his presidency.
The delayed acknowledgment of Biden's struggles has drawn comparisons to past instances where media withheld damaging information about Democratic figures until after elections.