Overview

• Jake Tapper's new book, 'Original Sin,' co-authored with Alex Thompson, claims President Biden showed signs of cognitive and physical decline during his final term, relying heavily on cue cards and teleprompters.
• The book portrays Hunter Biden as a central figure in family decision-making, likening him to a 'chief of staff,' despite his controversial personal history and alleged unethical behavior.
• In promotional interviews, Tapper criticized Hunter Biden as 'sleazy' and 'demonstrably unethical,' accusing him of poor decision-making that impacted the family dynamic.
• Biden allies have dismissed the book's claims, with spokesperson Chris Meagher defending the president's effectiveness and Naomi Biden calling the book 'political fairy smut' based on anonymous sources.
• The public feud between Tapper and Hunter Biden has intensified following the book's release, fueling broader debates about transparency, ethics, and the Biden legacy.