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Poll Finds Most Americans Believe Democrats Hid Biden’s Health and Doubt Trump’s Transparency

House Oversight Committee Republicans launched a probe into allegations that Biden’s team concealed his cognitive decline following news his prostate cancer had spread to his bones

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One to depart Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, May 23, 2025.
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Most Americans think Democrats “actively” attempted to hide information about former President Joe Biden’s health from the public, according to a new poll.
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Overview

  • A YouGov/Economist survey from May 23–26 shows 61% of adults think Biden was “not very or not at all transparent” about his health, and 45% say the same of President Trump.
  • 57% of respondents believe Democrats actively tried to conceal information about Biden’s health during his presidency.
  • 58% of Americans say Biden’s age and health severely limited his ability to serve, compared with 31% who feel Trump’s age and health significantly affected his duties.
  • 62% of those surveyed support requiring presidents to publicly release all medical information that could impact their ability to serve.
  • The House Oversight Committee inquiry is based on claims in “Original Sin” that Biden’s aides shielded him from senior officials and downplayed his cognitive decline.