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Biden's Health Concealed as Re-election Bid Collapses

5/27/2025

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In *The Original Sin*, authors Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson expose how Joe Biden's inner circle hid his declining health and dwindling approval ratings, fearing betrayal. Despite these red flags, Biden pursued re-election but ultimately stepped back in July 2024 after pressure from party leaders. The book underscores the systemic failures that contributed to the Democrats' defeat in November 2024.

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In *The Original Sin*, authors Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson expose how Joe Biden's inner circle hid his declining health and dwindling approval ratings, fearing betrayal. Despite these red flags, Biden pursued re-election but ultimately stepped back in July 2024 after pressure from party leaders. The book underscores the systemic failures that contributed to the Democrats' defeat in November 2024.