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Wall Street Journal Report Reveals Extensive Measures by White House to Conceal Biden's Cognitive Decline Since January 2021

Dec 20, 2024, 03:30 AM

A recent Wall Street Journal report reveals that the White House has taken extensive measures to conceal President Joe Biden's cognitive decline since the beginning of his presidency in January 2021. According to the report, aides controlled access to Biden, limited his interactions, and utilized top advisers as go-betweens to manage public appearances and communications. This strategy aimed to obscure the president's frailty not only from the public but also from members of his own Cabinet and key Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill. The administration has consistently denied any decline in Biden's mental health, despite claims that these adjustments were necessary to cope with his limitations. The report highlights that Biden's health management included scripting public interactions and keeping meetings brief, reflecting a broader effort to shield the president from scrutiny regarding his mental and physical stamina.