Overview

• Axios reporter Alex Thompson used his award speech at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner to criticize the media for failing to adequately report on President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline.
• Thompson highlighted the media’s role in eroding public trust, stating that the press missed significant aspects of the story and contributed to declining confidence in journalism.
• White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt supported Thompson’s remarks, describing the handling of Biden’s health as one of the largest cover-ups in American political history.
• Thompson and CNN's Jake Tapper are set to release a book in May 2025, examining Biden’s cognitive issues and the alleged efforts to conceal them from the public.
• The event has intensified discussions about media accountability, with journalists and officials reflecting on the press’s responsibility to hold power to account.