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New Book on Biden Sparks Controversy and Debate

5/17/2025

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CNN host Jake Tapper's new book on President Joe Biden, co-written with Axios' Alex Thompson, is stirring controversy over its accuracy. Critics like Ron Filipkowski claim it embodies a mainstream media bias, intensifying the already heated discussions surrounding Biden's presidency as Democrats prepare for the looming challenges of the 2028 election.

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CNN host Jake Tapper's new book on President Joe Biden, co-written with Axios' Alex Thompson, is stirring controversy over its accuracy. Critics like Ron Filipkowski claim it embodies a mainstream media bias, intensifying the already heated discussions surrounding Biden's presidency as Democrats prepare for the looming challenges of the 2028 election.