White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has delivered a scathing indictment of the Biden administration. The remarks came during a recent press conference, where Leavitt criticized both the previous administration and journalists for allegedly concealing Biden’s declining cognitive abilities from the American public. Will the Trump administration pursue investigations into what Leavitt called “one of the greatest political scandals”?
Leavitt Blasts Media and Biden Administration for Health Coverup
During a press conference following President Trump’s routine physical at Walter Reed Medical Center, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered pointed criticism regarding what she described as a coordinated effort to hide former President Biden’s health issues. She explicitly called out journalists in the room, suggesting their complicity in what she termed “one of the greatest coverups, and frankly, political scandals, this nation has ever seen.”
The timing of Leavitt’s remarks is particularly significant as they follow President Trump’s recent successful cognitive test at Walter Reed, which he has repeatedly noted Biden and Harris refused to take. Her comments reflect growing concerns among conservatives that Biden’s apparent cognitive decline was deliberately hidden from the American public during his presidency.
.@POTUS on his annual physical at Walter Reed: "I think I did well… I felt I was in very good shape — good heart, a good soul… I wanted to be a little different than Biden. I took a cognitive test, and I don't know what to tell you other than I got every answer right." pic.twitter.com/GYJisB1xxV
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 12, 2025
Transparency Contrasts Between Administrations
Leavitt emphasized President Trump’s commitment to transparency by pointing to his regular public appearances and willingness to provide health updates to the American people. This approach stands in stark contrast to what she characterized as a systematic effort by the Biden administration to shield the former president’s true condition from public view.
When asked whether President Trump would use his executive powers to investigate the alleged coverup as a potential national security breach, Leavitt did not directly address the question. Instead, she referenced President Trump’s stated philosophy regarding his predecessor: “My revenge will be my success.”
Remember this? 🤣😂pic.twitter.com/qpIBFpexii
— MAZE (@mazemoore) April 12, 2025
Emerging Details and Future Implications
Recent books by journalists who were allegedly involved in concealing Biden’s condition are now revealing details about the extent of the former president’s health issues. These revelations raise serious questions about who was making decisions in the White House during Biden’s tenure, with some conservative outlets pointing to what they call an “autopen scandal” where aides potentially wielded presidential power.
While the Trump administration appears focused on moving forward rather than seeking revenge against the previous administration, some conservative voices are calling for formal investigations. The Gateway Pundit has indicated it intends to hold the Trump administration accountable for addressing these concerns, which they view as fundamental to government transparency and national security.