In the aftermath of a tumultuous debate, a cascade of news and revelations have been unleashed on Joe Biden, the veteran politician often criticized for his "poor memory."
The mainstream media, which had previously been accused of shielding Biden, has now seemingly flipped the switch, reporting on the realities surrounding the senior statesman.
According to RedState, this shift in media coverage was not a sudden realization of the truth, but rather a calculated move, part of a larger strategy to push Biden out of his position. Amidst this turmoil, Biden has been resisting the mounting pressure to step down. His trust in his inner circle has been shaken, with some of the attacks originating from within his own camp.
To add to his woes, former President Barack Obama has reportedly withdrawn his support. Biden, along with Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), has been scrambling to address this crisis. The question arises: Is Biden, already under immense pressure, receiving all the necessary information about his political standing, or is it being filtered by his close-knit group of aides and family?
Recent reports suggest that some Democrats are incensed with Biden's inner circle for their meticulous stage management, aimed at concealing the issues surrounding him. They are particularly irate about their concerns being dismissed by this tight-knit group. A top Democrat, speaking to CNN's M.J. Lee, expressed frustration, stating, "Everyone who expresses any level of suspicion or contrary views, they call everyone and they beat the sh*t out of them and say, 'Stay on message.'"
CNN's Jake Tapper questioned whether the concerns of these individuals were penetrating Biden's inner circle. In response, the White House insisted that Biden is "sharp." White House Senior Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates claimed that Biden has always maintained that questions about his age are fair game. However, Lee contested this assertion, stating that Biden has not always been receptive to such inquiries.
This administration, which had promised a return to decency, now stands accused of threatening staffers who dare to speak the truth. The country appears to be under the control of unelected individuals, a situation far removed from the democratic principles it is supposed to uphold.
Matt Vespa, writing for Townhall, likened these tactics to those of a "secret police," aimed at maintaining loyalty and control. The administration is reportedly being run by "family and staff who are effectively family," who are reluctant to deliver bad news to Biden.
There are concerns among current and former Biden aides that the president's close associates avoid conveying potentially hurtful information to him. "None of them is known for delivering bad news," said one source. "Too many of his top aides are his friends," added another. This reluctance to communicate negative information has led to speculation that Biden is not fully aware of his dwindling chances and limited path to securing 270 electoral votes.
Even Rachel Maddow, a known liberal commentator, has expressed concern that reality is not reaching Biden. When a figure like Maddow begins to question the narrative, it suggests that attempts to control the narrative are failing, regardless of the efforts made.
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