Overview

• Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's book 'Original Sin' alleges Biden's aides concealed his cognitive decline during his presidency, raising questions about transparency.
• Biden's office confirmed his diagnosis with advanced prostate cancer, prompting scrutiny over how long his condition might have been known and undisclosed.
• Donald Trump unexpectedly defended Biden's character, blaming advisors for exploiting his cognitive issues and misusing the autopen for presidential decisions.
• Hunter and Naomi Biden publicly criticized the book, calling its claims false and accusing the authors of self-serving motivations.
• The Washington Post editorial board urged Congress to establish bipartisan mechanisms, including annual cognitive testing, to ensure future accountability in presidential health.