CNN host Jake Tapper launched a scathing attack on Democratic officials, accusing them of employing "Orwellian tactics" to spin President Biden's disastrous debate performance.
CNN's Jake Tapper unleashed a blistering critique of Democratic officials, accusing them of engaging in a systematic campaign of deception to protect President Biden from criticism after his widely-panned debate performance.
Tapper, who co-moderated last week's presidential debate, characterized the event as a "disastrous night" for Biden, a sentiment echoed by numerous Democrats and liberal media pundits.
CNN's Tapper Accuses Democrats of Using "Orwellian Tactics" to Defend Biden After Debate Debacle
In his opening monologue on Monday's "The Lead," Tapper asserted that "there is a pattern, discernible pattern, of Democratic officials seemingly trying to convince you, the public, to not believe what you saw and what you heard with your eyes and with your ears on Thursday night."
Tapper's accusations were accompanied by a montage of Biden's most criticized moments from the debate.
CNN's Tapper Accuses Democrats of Using "Orwellian Tactics" to Defend Biden After Debate Debacle
"Democratic officials have tried to spin this in many ways," said Tapper. "They said President Biden just had a cold. They said it was just one off night, akin to when President Obama in 2012 was rusty and seemed a little huffy."
However, Tapper maintained that "behind the scenes, make no mistake, most Democratic officials witnessed the same shocking spectacle that you did, the difficulty that the presumptive Democratic nominee, the current President of the United States, had just articulating his basic thoughts during the 90 minutes of the debate."
CNN's Tapper Accuses Democrats of Using "Orwellian Tactics" to Defend Biden After Debate Debacle
Tapper likened the Democrats' response to the debate to George Orwell's quote from the novel 1984: "The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command."
Tapper vowed to resist such tactics on his show, promising to engage with individuals "more willing to speak freely, honestly, and candidly about the candidate than the people running the Biden campaign, the people close to President Biden. And frankly, most Democratic officials across the country."
Tapper's comments reflect a growing sense of unease within the Democratic Party about Biden's cognitive abilities. Many Democrats believe that Biden is no longer fit to serve as president and have called for him to step down.
The debate performance has only intensified these concerns, leading to speculation that the party may consider replacing Biden with another nominee.
However, the Democratic leadership has remained steadfast in its support of Biden, dismissing concerns about his cognitive abilities as partisan attacks.
The White House has also defended Biden, attributing his debate performance to a combination of factors, including a cold and the long hours of preparation.
Despite the official response, it is clear that the debate has raised serious questions about Biden's ability to serve as president. The Democrats will need to address these concerns if they hope to retain power in the upcoming election.
