The Biden Administration, filled with loyalists and Fox News hosts, is a culture of corruption and scandal. From cryptocurrency scams to self-dealing, every day feels like the Teapot Dome scandal all over again. Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s book, “Original Sin,” sheds light on the decline of President Biden and the efforts to conceal his cognitive decline. Despite some achievements, the book exposes the painful truth of a President unable to fulfill his duties effectively.
The book reveals a disturbing picture of Biden’s Presidency, showing a man struggling with cognitive decline and the inner circle’s efforts to shield him from the truth. The Cabinet meetings were scripted, Cabinet members were kept at arm’s length, and aides were complicit in covering up Biden’s diminishing capacities. Even Antony Blinken, the Secretary of State, downplayed Biden’s struggles, highlighting a culture of denial within the Administration.
The relationship between Biden and Kamala Harris was strained, with Biden reportedly viewing Harris as a “work in progress.” The book details how Biden’s loyalty to Harris was questioned, with some in the inner circle believing she was not a worthy successor. Despite doubts about Harris, Biden’s refusal to step down led to a constitutional crisis. The narrative of George Clooney’s interaction with Biden at a fund-raiser highlights the stark reality of Biden’s cognitive decline, a reality that some within the Democratic Party chose to ignore until it was too late.
As the book unravels the events leading to Biden’s decision to step down, it becomes clear that the President and his inner circle felt unjustly treated. Despite mounting evidence of his cognitive decline, Biden and those around him believed he could have won re-election. The book exposes the harsh truth of a Presidency marked by denial, cover-ups, and a leader unable to confront his own limitations. The legacy of Biden’s second term will be one of missed opportunities and political turmoil, a cautionary tale of the dangers of clinging to power at all costs.
