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The recent revelations about efforts to conceal President Joe Biden’s mental decline have sparked outrage, particularly among conservatives who argue this was a deliberate cover-up by the White House and mainstream media. Reports confirm that Biden’s aides recognized his struggles as early as 2021, adjusting his schedule to avoid fatigue and limiting interactions to brief, controlled exchanges. Meetings were rescheduled for later in the day, and top officials like Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen were reportedly sidelined due to concerns about Biden’s focus. Despite glaring signs—rambling speeches, confusion, and reliance on note cards—Democrats and media allies dismissed or downplayed these issues until the June 2024 debate disaster, when Biden’s incoherent performance forced his withdrawal from the race.
Conservative commentators like Greg Gutfeld have lambasted the press for its role in the alleged cover-up, calling it “the worst scandal in political history”. Outlets like MSNBC and CNN initially deflected criticism of Biden’s fitness, framing concerns as partisan attacks. Even after the debate, some journalists admitted they’d ignored red flags to avoid aiding Donald Trump’s campaign. Gutfeld likened the media’s sudden “discovery” of Biden’s decline to “claiming Mount Everest has a sudden drop,” arguing they gaslit the public for years.
Colorado Democrats, among others, repeatedly sidestepped questions about Biden’s capacity, offering vague statements of support instead of addressing voters’ valid concerns. This evasion continued even as internal polls showed Biden losing ground in swing states like Minnesota and Virginia before the debate. Critics argue the party prioritized power over transparency, leaving voters with a weakened candidate in Kamala Harris, who ultimately lost to Trump.
The fallout has intensified calls for accountability. Gutfeld and others highlight hypocrisy among figures like Joe Scarborough, who now criticize Biden’s decline after years of downplaying it. Conservatives frame the cover-up as emblematic of a broader liberal bias in media, accusing outlets of shielding Biden while aggressively scrutinizing Republicans. The White House’s hiring of a Hollywood voice coach and scrubbing negative press from Biden’s briefings only deepened suspicions of a coordinated effort to mislead the public.
In hindsight, the handling of Biden’s decline reflects a failure of leadership and journalistic integrity. While Democrats scramble to distance themselves, conservatives see vindication in their long-held warnings about Biden’s fitness—and a cautionary tale about the dangers of putting party over truth.
