Former CNN host Brian Stelter and Democratic donor George Clooney have raised questions about whether the Biden White House attempted to conceal the president's cognitive decline from the public, prompting scrutiny from the media and pressure within the Democratic Party.
In the wake of President Biden's underwhelming debate performance and subsequent calls for his resignation, former CNN host Brian Stelter has ignited a firestorm by suggesting that the White House may have engaged in a "cover-up" to conceal the president's cognitive decline.
During a CNN broadcast, Stelter expressed concerns that Biden's camp may have intentionally misled the public by limiting his exposure to the media and controlling his public appearances. "Some people feel they were misled or even conned by people in the Biden camp... I think [the White House] also deserves to be scrutinized now about whether there was a cover-up," he stated.
Biden White House Accused of 'Cover-Up' Amid Concerns over President's Decline
Stelter's remarks come on the heels of a bombshell op-ed penned by longtime Democratic donor George Clooney, who witnessed firsthand at a Hollywood fundraiser that Biden's cognitive abilities have significantly diminished. Clooney's essay has prompted other celebrities and Democratic insiders to question the president's fitness to serve.
The Biden White House has denied any wrongdoing, attributing Biden's performance to tiredness or a cold. However, reports that several recent media interviews were scripted have raised further doubts.
Biden White House Accused of 'Cover-Up' Amid Concerns over President's Decline
Stelter's allegations have added fuel to a growing chorus of Democratic voices calling for Biden to step down. Private admissions from party insiders reveal that concerns about Biden's decline have been circulating for some time.
Former New York Times editor Bennet Bradlee recently accused the White House of a "massive cover-up" of Biden's cognitive decline, echoing Stelter's concerns.
Biden White House Accused of 'Cover-Up' Amid Concerns over President's Decline
Stelter's comments have opened the door to intense media scrutiny of the Biden White House's handling of the president's health and fitness to serve. Questions are being raised about the White House's strategy of keeping Biden out of the limelight, the scripting of media interviews, and the overall communication strategy surrounding the president's condition.
News broke that the Biden campaign had successfully requested two edits to a radio interview aired in Wisconsin on July 4, further fueling speculation about the White House's attempt to control the narrative.
Despite the growing pressure, President Biden has repeatedly stated that he has no intention of stepping down. He is scheduled to hold his first solo press conference since the debate on Thursday evening, where he is expected to face questions about his health and fitness for office.
The accusations of a "cover-up" and the mounting concerns within the Democratic Party have cast a shadow over Biden's presidency. The White House faces an uphill battle to regain public confidence and silence the growing chorus of voices questioning Biden's ability to lead the country.
