Michael LaRosa Reacts to 'Original Sin' Allegations About Biden's Mental Decline

New Book Alleges Cover-Up of Biden's Mental Decline

• 📚 A new book, "Original Sin," alleges that President Biden's inner circle attempted to hide his mental decline during his presidency.
• 🎯 Co-author Jake Tapper identified President Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Hunter Biden, and a group of aides referred to as the "Pollock Bureau" as complicit in this alleged cover-up.

Former Spokesperson's Response to Allegations

• 🗣️ Michael LaRosa, former spokesperson for First Lady Jill Biden, stated he had not yet read the entire book but was unfamiliar with the term "Pollock Bureau."
• 🔍 LaRosa acknowledged that presidents typically have a close-knit group of advisors but felt there was an excessive emphasis on preserving the Bidens' privacy, which he believed was detrimental to their reputation.
• 💡 He cited instances like the firing of an usher, dog bites, and a grandchild's wedding as examples where a lack of transparency caused issues.
• 💬 LaRosa mentioned he often spoke up about these issues and frequently clashed with others, such as Anthony Bernal, over decisions regarding access and visibility.

Family's Defense and Professional Analysis

• 🛡️ Naomi Biden, President Biden's granddaughter, called the book "unoriginal, uninspired lies" by "irresponsible, self-promoting journalists."
• ⚖️ LaRosa distinguished between the family's role of being protective and the political professional's role of interpreting data and providing analysis based on reality.

Republican Strategist's Perspective

• 📈 Lauren Tomlinson, a Republican strategist, found the claims of Biden being sharp and not declining to be "rich," questioning the media and Democratic politicians for not asking follow-up questions.
• 🤥 She argued that while all administrations have closely held information, the level of alleged lying in this case is unprecedented.
• ⚠️ Tomlinson suggested that family members should have intervened if an 80-year-old individual was unable to perform presidential duties, citing concerns about national security and foreign policy.

Concluding Thoughts on Access and Observation

• 🧐 LaRosa concluded that while people may observe something is wrong, none of the observers are doctors who can diagnose mental decline.
• 📺 He noted that the White House provided infrequent access, making any observed mistakes more evident to everyone.