Victor Davis Hanson Says Jake Tapper’s Biden Flip-Flop Proves It Was Always About Politics
- Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson released the book 'Original Sin' on May 21, 2025, detailing Joe Biden's cognitive decline during his presidency.
- The book follows years of Republican concerns and media denials about Biden's mental fitness, with Biden leaving office in June 2024 amid prostate cancer diagnosis.
- Tapper faced criticism for previously dismissing Biden's decline, with conservatives accusing him of covering up and then profiting from the story after Democrats lost the election.
- Tapper acknowledged mistakes and expressed humility about his coverage, stating, "You were right," while others like Victor Davis Hanson called the flip-flop politically motivated.
- The episode highlights ongoing debates about journalistic transparency regarding leaders' health and the political pressures influencing media narratives during Biden's term.
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‘Original Sin’ is a devastating exhibition of how difficult it is to speak out against power. Everyone knew Joe Biden was too old – but no one said so.
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