Well, folks, it looks like the cat’s out of the bag, and it’s not pretty. The Washington Post editorial board, usually one of President Biden’s staunchest defenders, has finally admitted what many of us have been saying all along: Biden’s inner circle was working overtime to cover up his decline. And they did it right up until the moment the Democratic Party couldn’t hide it anymore.
Let’s break this down. For years, critics have pointed out that Biden seemed, shall we say, not exactly sharp. But despite the whispers, the White House and Biden’s team kept insisting he was perfectly fine, ready for another term. They even pushed back hard against any suggestion that he wasn’t up to the task. However, after Biden’s disastrous performance in the debate against Trump, it was clear to everyone that the emperor had no clothes. The Democratic leadership finally decided they’d had enough and nudged him out the door.
Now, the Washington Post is trying to put a positive spin on the whole thing, calling Biden’s decision to step down “a willingness to surrender power” that deserves some kind of special recognition. But let’s be real—this wasn’t some noble gesture. This was a last-minute scramble to save face after the truth could no longer be denied.
And here’s the kicker: buried four paragraphs deep, the Post casually drops the bombshell that Biden’s “inner circle worked to conceal his decline” for a long time. Oh, really? So all those times they assured us that he was still the sharp, capable leader he claimed to be, they knew it wasn’t true. But they kept it under wraps, hoping they could coast through another election cycle without the public catching on.
It’s worth noting that the Post even linked back to the Wall Street Journal’s report from months ago, which detailed Biden’s signs of slipping behind closed doors. That report was largely dismissed by the mainstream media at the time—no surprise there.
#WashingtonPost editorial board admits #JoeBiden‘s ‘inner circle worked to conceal his decline’. Why does it always come out that #Republicans are right about the corruption of #Democrats and the #media after the fact but no one is ever held accountable. https://t.co/sm4xNn64vA
— Michael Osuna (@mlosuna) August 21, 2024
The White House went into overdrive, pressuring Democrats to defend Biden’s mental fitness. And let’s not forget Jennifer Rubin, the Washington Post columnist who called the WSJ piece “shoddy” and insisted Biden was still fit to lead. Fast forward six weeks, and suddenly, Biden is out of the race. Funny how quickly things change when the truth finally comes out.
This is the same Washington Post that called evidence of Biden’s cognitive decline “misinformation” two months ago in part because Biden “doesn’t dance.” https://t.co/IUHR7DGBqu pic.twitter.com/AY9GOCaNrr
— Drew Holden (@DrewHolden360) August 13, 2024
After Biden’s humiliating debate performance, the media and top Democrats quickly turned on him. The same people who had been defending him for years suddenly couldn’t get him off the ticket fast enough. And with Biden stepping aside, the Democratic Party wasted no time in rallying around Kamala Harris to take his place.
So there you have it. The same folks who dismissed any concerns about Biden’s age and fitness are now trying to rewrite history, acting like they weren’t complicit in the cover-up. But the truth is out, and no amount of spin can change what happened. Biden’s decline was real; his inner circle knew it, and they worked hard to hide it until it was too late.
