In a recent discussion with "My View" host Lara Trump, Newt Gingrich, the former Speaker of the House, expressed his belief that the alleged concealment of President Joe Biden's cognitive decline could potentially escalate into "the biggest scandal in American history.
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Gingrich suggested that the notion of unidentified individuals wielding presidential authority behind the scenes could overshadow even the infamous Watergate scandal that led to President Richard Nixon's resignation.
Gingrich elaborated on his concerns, stating, "The reason is, sometime, I'd think it's probably in 2023 Joe Biden was no longer there, and that means that other people were exercising the power of the presidency without any constitutional limitations, and I really think the key is not to look at Biden, but to look the various Obama people who had infiltrated that system"
According to Fox News, Gingrich pointed to a specific incident where Biden reportedly commuted 2,400 people in a single day, suggesting that the President was unaware of the action. "Now you know he didn't have a clue. Somebody was running the autopen. Somebody was giving them instructions and somebody was making deals somewhere. That's just a tiny example of how bad it was," he remarked.
The crux of Gingrich's argument lies in uncovering the identities of those who may have exploited their positions of power. He described the situation as a form of "elder abuse," where Biden's identity was allegedly used as a facade for decisions made by others within his administration.
This perspective aligns with President Donald Trump's skepticism regarding the legitimacy of Biden's pardons, as he questioned whether Biden was aware of what he was signing with the automated device. Trump has urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to spearhead an investigation into whether certain individuals within Biden's circle conspired to mislead the public about his mental acuity while executing presidential duties through an autopen.
In response to the investigation's announcement, Biden issued a statement dismissing the inquiry as a mere "distraction." He asserted, "Let me be clear: I made the decisions during my presidency. I made the decisions about the pardons, executive orders, legislation, and proclamations.
Any suggestion that I didnt is ridiculous and false." Biden further criticized the investigation as an attempt by Trump and Congressional Republicans to divert attention from their legislative agenda, which he claims would harm essential programs like Medicaid while benefiting the wealthy and large corporations.
The mainstream media has also faced criticism for its lack of transparency regarding Biden's cognitive decline. Notably, CNN's Jake Tapper, who previously criticized Lara Trump for raising concerns about Biden's mental state in 2020, has since acknowledged the media's shortcomings in reporting on the issue. Tapper co-authored a revealing book titled "Original Sin" about the decline and extended an apology to Trump.
As the investigation unfolds, questions remain about the extent of Biden's awareness and involvement in key decisions during his presidency. The implications of these revelations could have far-reaching consequences for the political landscape, as the nation grapples with the potential ramifications of such a significant scandal.
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