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The behind-the-scenes truth about Joe Biden’s final months as president is even more shocking than Americans realized. New details from Chris Whipple’s book Uncharted reveal a White House trapped in denial, hiding the president’s steep decline while clinging to power.
Biden’s disastrous June 2024 debate against Donald Trump exposed his struggles. He rambled, forgot details, and seemed lost. Even his own team knew it was bad. ABC’s George Stephanopoulos later called his post-debate interview with Biden “heartbreaking up close.” The president’s team had promised the interview would prove he was fit for office—it did the opposite.
Biden’s closest advisors refused to admit the truth. They scripted his every move, limited his public appearances, and shielded him from tough questions. Whipple says they lived in a “fog of delusion,” convincing themselves Biden could still lead. Advisors like Ron Klain saw Biden exhausted and confused during debate prep but still fought to keep him in the race weeks later.
The book paints a grim picture of leadership. Biden was isolated, rarely meeting with allies or friends. His team treated him like a fragile artifact, locking him away instead of letting him engage with the public. One aide compared it to letting knives rust in a drawer—Biden’s mind weakened without use.
Democrats ignored the problem for years. They praised Biden’s “sharpness” and “energy” even as signs of decline mounted. Whipple calls this denial worse than a cover-up. Party leaders prioritized power over honesty, gambling with the nation’s future to protect their own careers.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump capitalized on the chaos. While Biden’s team hid him, Trump rallied voters with clear—if controversial—messaging. Whipple notes Trump’s comeback was fueled by Biden’s weakness, a gift handed to Republicans by Democratic arrogance.
The fallout hurt America. Biden’s withdrawal left Kamala Harris scrambling to salvage the election. Voters saw a party in disarray, more focused on image than solving problems. Whipple’s book serves as a warning: leadership requires courage, not just loyalty to power.
In the end, Biden’s decline wasn’t just personal—it became a national crisis. The Democrats’ refusal to confront reality damaged trust in government and paved the way for Trump’s return. Voters deserve leaders who face hard truths, not those who hide them.
