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Former Obama Aide Admits Concealing Concerns About Biden's Health During Campaign

Jon Lovett says he withheld criticism of Biden's decline to avoid aiding Republican opponents and ensure his re-election bid.

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Overview

  • Jon Lovett, a former Obama aide and 'Pod Save America' co-host, admitted to withholding concerns about Biden's health during the 2024 campaign to support his re-election.
  • Lovett feared publicizing concerns about Biden's cognitive state could be weaponized by Republican opponents, undermining the Democratic campaign.
  • Anecdotes in Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's book 'Original Sin' describe Lovett and his co-hosts as 'deeply disturbed' after meeting with Biden in April 2024, finding him 'incoherent.'
  • Biden's recent diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer has raised questions about his health transparency and medical oversight during his presidency.
  • Medical experts have expressed skepticism over how Biden's advanced cancer was not detected earlier, given his regular access to top-tier healthcare.