Greg Gutfeld and his co-hosts on The Five have consistently criticized what they describe as a coordinated effort by Democrats and mainstream media to conceal President Joe Biden’s mental decline, calling it “the worst cover-up in political history.” They argue that Biden’s cognitive struggles were obvious early in his presidency but were systematically hidden through White House protocols and media complicity.
– : Gutfeld highlights how outlets like MSNBC avoided criticizing Biden during his term, only admitting his frailty after his disastrous June 2024 debate performance. For example, Joe Scarborough retroactively claimed Biden’s decline was “sudden,” despite months of visible stumbles and confusion.
– : Internal adjustments—like shortening meetings, scheduling events later in the day, and limiting Biden’s press interactions—were used to mask his fatigue and cognitive lapses. Cabinet members, including Janet Yellen and Lloyd Austin, reportedly had minimal direct access to the president.
– : The debate became a turning point, with Democrats and media figures scrambling to distance themselves from Biden. Gutfeld mocked this reversal, noting that critics suddenly “saw the light” only when Biden’s poll numbers collapsed.
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Gutfeld asserts that the cover-up eroded public trust, calling it a “betrayal” by institutions meant to hold power accountable. He contrasts the media’s aggressive scrutiny of Donald Trump with their reluctance to challenge Biden, framing it as partisan hypocrisy. The fallout, he argues, contributed to Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race and Kamala Harris’ subsequent election loss.
The discussion underscores ongoing conservative criticism of media bias and Democratic leadership, with Gutfeld concluding, “They treated us like shit—now it’s time to be as brutal as you want in return”.
