New Book Uncovers Alleged Cover-Up of Biden’s Health Decline

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the wake of Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Axios correspondent Alex Thompson announced their co-authorship of a book examining the Democratic Party’s surprising defeat, focusing on former President Joe Biden‘s health and decision to run for re-election. The book, titled “Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again,” is set to be released on May 20, 2025.

The authors allege a systematic “cover-up” regarding Biden’s mental and physical health deterioration, suggesting that his close aides and family misled the public about his capabilities. According to a press release from Penguin Press, the book reveals that Biden, despite visible health issues, believed he was the only candidate capable of defeating Trump, resulting in decisions characterized as “shockingly narcissistic and reckless.”

“What you will learn makes President Biden’s decision to run for reelection seem shockingly narcissistic, self-delusional, and reckless — a desperate bet that went bust,” stated the press release. The book draws on over 200 interviews, providing purported insider accounts of Biden’s mental state during his re-election bid.

Tapper, who moderated the pivotal June 2024 presidential debate, highlighted the significance of this project in understanding the factors leading to the Democratic loss. “Toni Morrison once said, ‘If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it,’” Tapper explained. “That’s what inspired this book: we wanted to know more about what we all just lived through.”

The book critiques the circumstances surrounding Biden’s performance, arguing that it was indicative of a long-standing decline rather than a momentary lapse, stating, “What the world saw at Joe Biden’s one and only debate was not an anomaly.”

In the text, the authors point to an internal struggle among Democratic leaders, who, they argue, ignored growing concerns about Biden’s age and health, ultimately contributing to the party’s defeat. “Biden, his family, and his team let their self-interest and fear of another Trump term justify trying to put an at times addled old man in the Oval Office for four more years,” they wrote.

The book’s announcement comes amid mixed responses, particularly from conservative commentators who criticized Tapper for alleging a “cover-up” he was previously part of during Biden’s time in office. Comments from prominent voices on social media have called into question the motivations behind the publication, suggesting it serves as an opportunistic release rather than a genuine investigation.

As the book’s details remain under embargo, anticipation is building for what the authors claim will expose the deeper ramifications of Biden’s decision to pursue a second term. Observers note this release will add to the growing discourse about leadership fitness and the political narratives surrounding aging candidates in modern American politics.

The book is expected to draw significant attention not only due to its contentious subject matter but also because it promises new insights into the 2024 election and the inner workings of Biden’s campaign team.