Overview

• The book 'Original Sin,' by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, reveals discussions among Biden's aides about wheelchair use due to his severe physical decline during his presidency.
• Biden's physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, warned that a bad fall could necessitate a wheelchair, citing significant spinal arthritis as the primary issue affecting his mobility.
• Aides implemented measures such as shorter walking paths, handrails, and choreographed movements to obscure Biden’s health challenges during his 2024 reelection campaign.
• Biden's poor performance in a June 2024 debate against Donald Trump intensified scrutiny of his health, leading to his withdrawal from the race on July 21, 2024.
• The book highlights how White House aides concealed Biden’s physical and cognitive decline from the public, press, and even senior staff, sparking new debates about transparency and leadership decisions.