Overview

• Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's book, 'Original Sin,' details President Biden’s alleged cognitive decline and Democratic efforts to conceal it during his 2024 re-election campaign.
• Alyssa Farah Griffin, co-host of 'The View,' blamed Democrats for Trump’s return, citing voter distrust over Biden’s health and the party’s lack of transparency.
• Griffin highlighted a book anecdote of Biden failing to recognize George Clooney at a fundraiser, questioning his capacity to lead during crises.
• Pro-Trump influencer Tom Elliott released a heavily edited video accusing Tapper of covering up Biden’s decline, which CNN Communications debunked as misleading and out of context.
• Conservative outlets amplified the video without independent fact-checking, drawing criticism for perpetuating misinformation and biased coverage.