In a revealing conversation with NPRs All Things Considered, CNN host and co-author of Original Sin, Jake Tapper, candidly discussed his observations of President Joe Biden's apparent cognitive decline.
Tapper expressed regret over not being more assertive in addressing these concerns, despite witnessing signs of aging and missteps. "We had all seen evidence of decline," Tapper remarked, highlighting the disconnect between public perception and the reassurances from Biden's inner circle, who consistently maintained that the President was in good health.
As reported by Breitbart, Tapper recounted a particularly troubling moment during a debate, where he communicated his disbelief to colleagues in the control room, writing, "holy smokes," in response to Biden's incoherent response about Medicare.
Tapper elaborated, "I just couldnt believe it. Look, we had all seen him aging. We had all seen him tripping and misspeaking." Despite these observations, the Biden team, including family and senior advisers, insisted to the media, Democratic donors, and even members of Congress that the President was perfectly fine.
Further insights were provided by Alex Thompson, Axios National Political Correspondent and CNN Contributor, who noted the existence of a "functioning and non-functioning Biden." Tapper agreed, pointing out that during the debate, the public witnessed a "non-functioning Biden, I-cannot-articulate-a-sentence Biden," which went beyond typical age-related mental lapses.
Tapper admitted, "Alex and I covered this Alex very aggressively from the White House beat, me less so. And I wish I had been more aggressive. Theres a lot of regret. Theres a lot of humility."
This discussion raises questions about the transparency of the Biden administration and the media's role in scrutinizing the President's capacity to lead effectively. The conservative perspective emphasizes the importance of accountability and the need for a robust examination of those in power to ensure they are fit to serve the nation.
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