New details have emerged that paint a troubling picture of the lengths to which Biden administration aides have gone to shield the public from the true state of Joe Biden’s health. A recent Wall Street Journal report, published late Wednesday, cites numerous insiders who describe an orchestrated effort to limit Biden’s public appearances, tightly control media access, and conceal concerning health episodes.
According to the report, Biden’s close advisors meticulously manage his schedule to minimize potential gaffes or signs of cognitive decline. These aides reportedly intervene in everything from lighting during press conferences to the frequency of his public engagements. The goal? To make the 81-year-old president appear more robust and capable than he really is. One incident highlighted by the WSJ involved aides adjusting lighting conditions to give the illusion of greater vigor during a televised event.
Behind the scenes, Biden’s health challenges are reportedly more serious than acknowledged. The WSJ claims there have been several undisclosed health incidents over the past year, which were either downplayed or completely hidden from the public. These revelations align with findings from Special Counsel Robert Hur’s damning report, which portrayed Biden as “forgetful and frail” and described his memory lapses during an investigation into his mishandling of classified documents. Despite these concerns, Hur declined to prosecute, framing Biden as a “sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.”
The WSJ also reveals an illuminating comparison drawn during the 2020 campaign. At the time, Jill Biden’s energetic presence on the trail highlighted her husband’s more deliberate, sluggish pace. Biden’s aides were so concerned about the optics that they instructed press secretary Michael LaRosa to downplay these contrasts with the media. The stark differences in stamina between the president and the first lady reportedly became a recurring point of anxiety among Biden’s closest advisors.
This carefully managed image began to falter as Biden’s health appeared to deteriorate further. National security meetings were frequently canceled or rescheduled, with aides citing Biden’s fluctuating health as the cause. Sources told the WSJ that his aides consistently had to provide extensive guidance, often staying close by to help him through even basic interactions. “They body him to such a high degree,” one source noted.
Adding to the intrigue, a Democratic strategist told DailyMail that much of Biden’s executive authority has been effectively outsourced to key advisors like Bruce Reed, Steve Ricchetti, and Mike Donilon. Dubbed the “Biden whisperers,” these advisors reportedly wield significant influence over the administration’s decisions, sparking speculation that Biden is a figurehead while the real power rests with this inner circle.
As Biden’s term draws to a close, the question of who is truly steering the ship remains unanswered — and increasingly concerning.
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