New book alleges Biden aides hid his decline
May 19, 2025•14 min
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Summary
This episode explores the claims made in the new book "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-up and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again" by journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson. The authors discuss their reporting on Biden's alleged physical and cognitive decline, specific examples from the book, and the actions his inner circle reportedly took to conceal it from the public and other aides. They also touch on the justifications given for his re-election bid and reflections from sources.Episode description
Joe Biden has stage four metastatic prostate cancer.
The former president made that announcement Sunday afternoon. It came just days before the publication of "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-up and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again."
An explosive book by journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson. Original Sin chronicles what the authors say was Biden's steep physical and cognitive decline.
Joe Biden repeatedly insisted he was capable of serving a second term. "Original Sin" argues his advisors and his family went to great lengths to hide that he wasn't.
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The former president made that announcement Sunday afternoon. It came just days before the publication of "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-up and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again."
An explosive book by journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson. Original Sin chronicles what the authors say was Biden's steep physical and cognitive decline.
Joe Biden repeatedly insisted he was capable of serving a second term. "Original Sin" argues his advisors and his family went to great lengths to hide that he wasn't.
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