Recent tell-all books and a congressional report have revealed worries about former President Joe Biden's mental health and the actions of his close advisors to conceal his declining capacity. The focus has been on the choices made by Biden's staff regarding transparency about his health during his presidency.
1. Concerns about Biden's Mental Health: The House Oversight Committee released a report titled "The Biden Autopen Presidency: Decline, Delusion and Deception in the White House," highlighting Biden's mental decline and the efforts of his aides to hide it from the public.
2. Aides' Cover-up: Top White House officials, facing the choice between retaining power and acknowledging Biden’s issues, chose the former. They reportedly avoided recommending cognitive tests despite internal discussions on the topic.
3. Revelations from Reports: A report indicated that White House physician Kevin O’Connor did not order a cognitive test for Biden, and key staff, like Anita Dunn, recognized the need for assurance regarding Biden’s mental state but nothing was done.
4. Handling of Biden's Declining Health: Discussions included controversial strategies, like considering a wheelchair to prevent Biden from falling, which were postponed until after the election. Staff members invoked their Fifth Amendment rights when questioned.
5. Pardons and Controversies: The committee documented Biden's use of presidential pardons, noting he pardoned his son for serious offenses after previously stating he wouldn’t. The majority of pardons occurred in his last months in office, generating criticism.
6. Limited Staff Interaction: A communications aide, Ian Sams, responsible for addressing media concerns about Biden's health, reported very few interactions with him, stating only four meetings occurred.
7. Challenges in Accountability: Jeffrey Hur's investigation into Biden's mishandling of classified information concluded without charges due to Biden's advanced age and memory issues.
8. Aides' Rationalizations: Advisors suggested that good memory might not be crucial for presidential duties, indicating a troubling mindset among the team.
The ongoing discussions about Biden's capability and the actions of his aides show a complex attempt to manage the narrative surrounding his presidency. The revelations raise significant concerns about transparency and the ethical implications of their decisions, including whether to maintain power at the cost of public honesty regarding the president's health.
https://spectator.org/autopen-joe-and-the-gang-that-couldnt-spin-straight/
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