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New Book Reveals Allegations of White House Hiding Biden's Health Decline

BlazeTVMay 14, 202514 min10,543 views
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Allegations of Hiding Biden's Health

  • πŸ“– A new book by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson alleges that White House staff discussed putting Joe Biden in a wheelchair after the election, despite his current need for one.
  • πŸ’‘ The book reportedly suggests that special shoes were created to help Biden stand, and that media and book authors were unaware of his health issues.
  • 🧠 The speaker expresses disappointment, having believed Biden was sharp, only to learn he might have required assistance.

Historical Parallels and Wheelchair Use

  • β™Ώ The speaker contrasts the current situation with FDR, who owned a wheelchair and had a special door installed on the Resolute Desk to hide his use of one.
  • πŸ’ͺ FDR's struggle with his condition and his son's assistance in standing is highlighted as a sign of strength, especially given the context of the era.
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ The speaker notes the irony of FDR, who used a wheelchair, leading the US to victory in World War II.

Media Reporting and White House Excuses

  • πŸ€₯ Biden's aids reportedly told reporters that his halting walk was due to a past foot fracture and refusal to wear a boot, attributing it to his "vigor."
  • πŸ“° The speaker criticizes the media for accepting these excuses and questions the reporters' job performance, while acknowledging that some may have lacked direct evidence.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Alex Thompson, a co-author, is mentioned as a reporter who was actively covering the situation at the time.

Concerns Over Presidential Capacity and Autopen Use

  • ✍️ The transcript discusses the use of an autopen for official documents, questioning who was feeding information and operating it.
  • πŸ›οΈ A parallel is drawn to Woodrow Wilson, whose wife allegedly managed affairs and used an autopen after his stroke, with his own party eventually exposing the situation.
  • ⚠️ The speaker emphasizes that if the identity of the decision-maker is unknown, the country lacks true leadership, potentially leading to an oligarchy.
  • 🚫 The speaker expresses anger over government employees allegedly lying to the press and the public, suggesting potential criminal activity and the need for investigation.
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