Walter Duranty Would Be Proud Of How The Press Covered For Biden

Five years late, the Wall Street Journal has finally reported that Joe Biden was not mentally fit to be president, a fact that many journalists were aware of but chose to conceal. This situation is compared to Walter Duranty's misleading coverage of the Soviet Union, where he fed false information to the public. However, in this case, numerous reporters within the White House had firsthand knowledge of Biden's condition but failed to disclose it.

The Journal's report is presented as the result of thorough investigation but is perceived as a summary of known facts that were withheld. These reporters, who had intimate access to the president and the dynamics within the White House, were aware of Biden's issues, how he was shielded by advisors, and the frustrations of his staff and lawmakers. Instead of reporting the truth, they dismissed concerns and attacked critics who suggested that Biden was unable to perform his duties effectively.

When Biden displayed signs of frailty, like slurring or stumbling, the mainstream media, including the Wall Street Journal, published stories claiming he was energetic and vigorous. The Journal claimed that White House strategies to protect Biden were largely effective until a debate with Trump in June 2024, where Biden's struggles were visible to all.

The editorial argues that it was not just the White House's efforts but also the complicity of the media that allowed this cover-up to persist until Biden's poor debate performance revealed the reality. For years, the media portrayed Biden as fit and capable, even suggesting that any criticism of his age was misinformation. Recently, however, the media has started to acknowledge the truth about Biden's leadership and policies, particularly regarding immigration, which they previously denied.

This sudden shift in reporting is seen as an attempt by the media to save face after years of misleading the public. The editorial declares this behavior as journalistic malpractice and suggests that the prestigious Pulitzer Prize should be replaced with a "Duranty Prize" for those who mislead the public for a political agenda.

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