Democratic Representative Ro Khanna has openly admitted that Biden was “not in a condition to run” for re-election. The bombshell book details disturbing accounts of Biden’s declining health. Should Biden’s inner circle, along with the mainstream media, take accountability for gaslighting?
Democrats Admit Biden’s Unfitness as New Book Exposes Health Cover-Up
Prominent House Democrat Ro Khanna has broken ranks with party leadership, admitting what many Republicans have long claimed about Biden’s fitness for office. In response to reports from Jake Tapper’s upcoming book, Khanna stated, “It is obvious now to me, based on @jaketapper and others reporting, that he was not in a condition to run for reelection, and he should have made the decision not to.”
Khanna’s candid admission stands in stark contrast to the responses from Democratic leadership, who have consistently deflected questions about Biden’s condition. When pressed about the former President’s health, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer abruptly pivoted: “Kasie, we’re looking forward. We have the largest Medicaid cut in front of us–”
Tapper’s Book Reveals Shocking Details About Biden’s Decline
The forthcoming book from CNN anchor Jake Tapper and co-author Alex Thompson has sent shockwaves through Washington with its detailed accounts of Biden’s deteriorating condition. According to excerpts, Biden’s staff had discussions about potentially using a wheelchair for the President, highlighting the severity of his physical limitations that were hidden from public view.
One particularly troubling incident described in the book recounts Biden failing to recognize actor George Clooney during an interaction. Such episodes of confusion reportedly became increasingly common, yet were systematically downplayed or concealed by those closest to the former President.
The Political Fallout and Questions of Democratic Accountability
Tapper’s book, based on more than 200 interviews, portrays Biden as being protected by an inner circle and Democratic elites who prioritized political power over transparency about his condition. The author has specifically condemned what he describes as a “smear campaign” against Wall Street Journal reporters who documented Biden’s decline, suggesting a coordinated effort to discredit legitimate journalistic inquiry.
The revelations have prompted calls for accountability within Democratic ranks, with Rep. Khanna stating, “To rebuild trust, Democrats must be honest. In light of the facts that have come out, Joe Biden should not have run for reelection, and we should have had an open primary.”
Biden ultimately withdrew from the race in July following his disastrous June 27 debate performance, which publicly exposed many of the issues detailed in Tapper’s reporting. This late exit forced Democrats into a scramble for a replacement candidate, a situation that might have been avoided had party leaders acknowledged these concerns earlier.
The book, officially titled “Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again,” is scheduled for release on May 20. Penguin Press describes it as revealing Biden’s decision to seek reelection as “narcissistic, self-delusional, and reckless,” raising profound questions about the ethical responsibilities of political leadership.