Authors of "Original Sin" Discuss Media Gaslighting and Biden's Health
Megyn KellyMay 20, 20257 min115,198 views
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- 📺 Authors of "Original Sin" express disappointment that outlets like The View and Fox News, while discussing their book's revelations, have declined invitations to have them on for a discussion.
- 📰 They note that these media platforms seem content to use the book's scoops without engaging directly with the authors, which they find regrettable.
- 🗣️ A sentiment is shared that some on the left wish to ignore or "bury their head in the sand" regarding the issues raised in the book, contributing to negative Democratic poll numbers.
Discussion on President Biden's Health
- 🧠 The authors believe the discussion around President Biden's health and transparency is crucial and should not be set aside, despite concerns raised by figures like David Axelrod.
- 🩺 They acknowledge sympathy for President Biden's health struggles but emphasize the importance of discussing potential issues like Lewy Body Dementia or Parkinson's, noting that even top neurologists are uncertain from a distance.
- 🧐 The book aims to be accurate and clear-eyed, presenting these issues as important conversations for the country, not just about President Biden but all presidents.
Book's Accuracy and Reception
- ✍️ The authors stand behind their reporting, asserting that telling the truth is always worthwhile, even if it leads to controversy.
- 🎯 They acknowledge receiving blowback from both the left and the right, with the left questioning why the focus isn't on Trump, and the right reacting to their tough questions.
- 🧐 Naomi Biden's criticism of the book as "political fairy smut" is mentioned, to which the authors responded by highlighting the tight-knit nature of the Biden family and reaffirming their commitment to their reporting.
- 📰 The authors admit that despite coverage, the extent of President Biden's decline on June 27th was shocking to many, and they concede that conservatives were right about legacy media, including themselves, needing to pay closer attention.
Global Economic Shifts
- 🌍 The BRICS nations (China, Russia, India, Iran) are meeting in Rio with the goal of displacing the US dollar as the global reserve currency, a move termed the "Rio Reset."
- 💰 Concerns are raised that a decrease in global demand for US dollars could devalue savings, and diversifying into gold is suggested as a potential solution.
- 📈 Birch Gold Group is promoted as a resource to help move savings into a tax-sheltered IRA in precious metals, offering a free info kit.
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