CNN’s Jake Tapper faces intense backlash for his new book “Original Sin” which claims Biden’s cognitive decline was covered up by Democrats, even as critics question why Tapper waited until now to reveal what he knew.
At a Glance
- Jake Tapper’s new book “Original Sin” alleges a systematic White House campaign to hide President Biden’s cognitive decline
- Tapper claims the cover-up may be “worse than Watergate” as Nixon was “in control of his faculties”
- Critics including Mark Levin accuse Tapper of hypocrisy for profiting from information he could have shared earlier
- Tapper privately apologized to Laura Trump for dismissing her concerns about Biden’s mental acuity before the book’s release
- The book is based on interviews with over 200 sources and details alarming incidents including Biden failing to recognize George Clooney
A Media Insider’s Explosive Claims
Jake Tapper and co-author Alex Thompson’s newly released book, “Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again,” has ignited controversy across political circles. The book alleges an orchestrated effort within the White House and Democratic Party to conceal President Biden’s cognitive deterioration from the American public. In interviews promoting the book, Tapper has made the extraordinary claim that this alleged cover-up potentially surpasses one of America’s most notorious political scandals in its severity.
“It is a scandal. It is without question – and maybe even worse than Watergate in some ways because Richard Nixon was in control of his faculties when he was not drinking”, Jake Tapper said.
The book includes alarming claims about Biden’s condition, including discussions about his potential use of a wheelchair, failure to recognize actor George Clooney, and his expressed desire to testify at son Hunter Biden’s trial against advisors’ recommendations. These revelations come after Biden’s poor debate performance against Trump led to his eventual withdrawal from the presidential race, validating concerns that conservatives had raised for years about his fitness for office.
Critics Question Tapper’s Timing and Motives
The CNN anchor has faced significant backlash from both sides of the political spectrum. Conservative commentator Mark Levin has been particularly vocal, questioning why Tapper interviewed over 200 people for information he allegedly already possessed. Levin suggests the book represents an attempt by Tapper to distance himself from what he characterizes as a failed media strategy to protect Biden while targeting Trump.
Further fueling criticism, Laura Trump revealed that Tapper privately apologized to her for dismissing her earlier concerns about Biden’s mental acuity. According to Trump, Tapper told her: “I know everybody is saying I should apologize to you. I plan, when the book comes out, to go on TV and say you were right and I was wrong.” This private admission, coming just before the book’s release, has led many to question the sincerity of Tapper’s public contrition.
Commercial Interest vs. Journalistic Duty
When confronted about monetizing information that could have informed voters before the election, Tapper defended his approach during an appearance on Stephen A. Smith’s show. He dismissed the notion that the book was primarily a commercial enterprise, stating “very few people write books to make money.” Instead, he insisted his motivation was truth-seeking: “No, our only agenda was to find out what happened. Our only agenda was to write this book.”
The controversy surrounding “Original Sin” has intensified broader concerns about media credibility. Critics point to the apparent disconnect between Tapper’s public stance during the election cycle and the revelations in his book as evidence of journalistic failure. The timing of the book’s release, after the election concluded and Biden announced a prostate cancer diagnosis, has further complicated its reception among both conservative and liberal commentators.
For many conservative Americans who long expressed concerns about Biden’s cognitive abilities, Tapper’s belated acknowledgment represents not journalistic courage but an opportunistic attempt to rewrite his role in what he now describes as a scandal potentially worse than Watergate – one in which many believe mainstream media outlets, including CNN, were active participants rather than mere observers.
