Biden's Aides Discussed Wheelchair Use Amidst Health Concerns, New Book Reveals

Behind-the-Scenes Discussions on Biden's Health

• 🏥 A new book, "Original Sin," by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson reveals that advisors privately discussed the possibility of President Biden needing a wheelchair due to his physical deterioration in 2023-2024.
• ⚠️ These discussions highlighted the severity of his declining health, particularly spinal degeneration, and the aides' alarm as Biden sought re-election.
• 🤐 Publicly, the White House maintained that Biden was dynamic, while privately, they were reportedly lying to cabinet members, staffers, and members of Congress about the extent of the issues.

Media's Role and Past Criticisms

• 🗣️ The hosts of The Young Turks (TYT) state they have been pointing out Biden's public struggles for years, using observable evidence like difficulty finishing sentences and mistaking world leaders.
• 📺 They criticize mainstream media reporters for initially dismissing concerns about Biden's fitness, often accusing critics of helping Trump, and now pretending they were misled.
• 📢 TYT argues that media outlets and Democratic leaders collaborated to keep Biden as the candidate, despite concerns, and that this narrative manipulation is a recurring tactic, similar to the lead-up to the Iraq War.

Specific Incidents and Concerns

• 🚶‍♂️ Biden's halting walk and shuffling gait worsened, leading to aides surrounding him to obscure the view or prevent stumbles, despite claims of a foot injury.
• 🧠 Reports suggest Biden has had moments of confusion, including not recognizing George Clooney at a fundraiser and forgetting the name of a longtime advisor, Mike Donilon, in 2019.
• 🎭 Despite these incidents, some aides, like Donilon, continued to deny Biden was in mental decline, even after a widely criticized debate performance.

Democratic Frustration and Trust Issues

• 😠 Some Democrats are frustrated by Biden's public appearances, which they feel remind voters of the party's alleged deception regarding his health.
• ⏳ Kamala Harris's campaign reportedly faced significant challenges due to Biden's late withdrawal from the primary race, with an advisor calling it an "effing nightmare."
• 🤥 TYT contends that the Democratic Party and media have lost public trust due to consistent dishonesty, urging them to start telling the truth, a practice they believe neither party consistently follows.