The White House press secretary slammed the Biden administration for hiding the truth about Joe Biden’s declining health. Karoline Leavitt accused Biden’s team and the media of participating in a massive cover-up. She called it one of the biggest political scandals in American history. Her comments came as she defended President Trump’s transparency about his own health records.
Conservative commentator Scott Jennings labeled the cover-up a national disgrace. He argued the public was misled about Biden’s mental and physical state. Reports revealed Biden’s inner circle tightly controlled his public appearances. They limited his interactions to hide his struggles with memory lapses and confusion.
The White House repeatedly dodged questions about a Parkinson’s disease specialist visiting Biden. Records showed the doctor made eight trips to the White House over a year. Officials refused to confirm if these visits were linked to Biden’s care. Medical reports claimed Biden was “healthy” but avoided detailed cognitive assessments.
A special counsel report described Biden as a “sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.” His own staff admitted he had “bad nights” and needed scripted events. Polls showed 86% of voters worried about his fitness for office. Many Democrats privately agreed he was too old to lead effectively.
Biden’s team dismissed concerns as “politically motivated” even as his mistakes piled up. He confused world leaders’ names and gave muddled answers in interviews. After a disastrous debate performance, over 30 Democrats demanded he quit the 2024 race. Biden eventually dropped out and endorsed Kamala Harris.
Harris lost badly to Trump in the general election. Democrats later admitted hiding Biden’s decline hurt their chances. A congressman said, “I only regret I didn’t call for him to quit sooner.” Books and media reports exposed how aides shielded Biden from scrutiny.
The Wall Street Journal revealed Biden’s inner circle ran the White House as his abilities faded. Advisors handled major decisions while keeping him away from tough questions. Aides described him as a “shell of himself” by the end of his term.
Conservatives say the cover-up betrayed voters and damaged trust in government. They argue leadership requires honesty about health struggles. The scandal highlights why transparency matters in holding power accountable. Biden’s downfall serves as a warning about putting politics over the people’s right to know.
