A CBS News correspondent revealed that worries about President Biden’s mental sharpness became the most overlooked development leading up to his withdrawal from the 2024 race.
Key Facts:
• CBS’s Jan Crawford noted that Biden’s debated cognitive challenges came to a head after a key debate.
• Members of Biden’s own party urged him to drop out, citing his age and declining health.
• White House officials often dismissed videos suggesting confusion as misleading or doctored.
• Biden later said he had a bad cold on the night of the debate and tested negative for COVID.
The Rest of The Story:
CBS’s Jan Crawford stated on “Face the Nation” that the press should have questioned the president’s fitness for a second term much earlier.
Several media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, mentioned concerns about Biden’s health as early as his first year in office.
He insisted that he could still serve effectively, but internal advisers managed his public appearances to limit exposure to any health-related problems.
In the end, disagreements among Democratic leaders pushed him to withdraw, even though he reportedly believed he could still beat his Republican opponent.
Jan Crawford: Most under-reported story “would be, to me, Joe Biden’s obvious cognitive decline that became undeniable.”
Duck chasing meme: WHY WAS IT UNDER-REPORTED?
— Matt Whitlock (@mattdizwhitlock) December 29, 2024
Commentary:
This should be the top underreported story of the 2024 cycle.
The major media companies refused to confront the issue of Biden’s condition and, in doing so, shielded him from the kind of scrutiny voters deserve.
Instead of functioning as truth-seeking reporters, these outlets acted like mouthpieces for the government’s talking points.
In that role, they failed at their core duty and, in the eyes of many, have lost the trust of the public.
Some would argue they deserve to close their doors rather than continue to peddle selective narratives.
The Bottom Line:
Biden’s health became a defining concern in 2024 but got little real coverage until it was too late.
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Many on the left now conveniently believe more open discussion could have shifted the entire campaign.