Biden on ‘Original Sin’ authors: ‘I can beat the hell out of both of them’
- Former President Joe Biden responded to questions about his mental and physical fitness during a May 24, 2025, Memorial Day event in Delaware.
- His response followed the May 20 release of the book 'Original Sin' by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, which alleges Biden’s cognitive decline and a cover-up by his aides.
- Biden, under treatment for Stage 4 aggressive prostate cancer that spread to his bones, challenged his critics with humor, asserting he could ‘beat the hell out of both of them,’ referring to the authors.
- He expressed hopefulness about his treatment progress, stated he has no regrets about pursuing a second term, and asserted his presidential record stands strong compared to any other leader.
- Biden’s remarks highlighted his determination amid a difficult global moment and ongoing political division, suggesting the upcoming decisions will shape the next two decades.
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Biden Says He "Can't Walk" And Is "Mentally Incompetent" In Bizarre Speech Saying He'll "Beat The H*ll" Out Of Authors - The American Tribune.com
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