Biden Administration’s Strategic Obfuscation on President’s Fitness Amid 2024 Election Concerns

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A former Biden aide reveals the administration deliberately misled Americans about the former President’s cognitive decline while his team lived in fear of unscripted moments.

Key Takeaways

  • Michael LaRosa, Jill Biden’s former press secretary, admitted the Biden administration was “gaslighting” Americans about the President’s age and health concerns
  • Biden’s team was “scared to death” of allowing him to participate in unscripted interviews or events that could expose his limitations
  • The administration consistently denied polling data showing Biden’s lack of support and competitiveness issues against Trump
  • Despite mounting evidence of decline, Biden’s inner circle doubled down on denying concerns until his disastrous debate performance
  • Biden’s decision to run for reelection was described by LaRosa as “a misread of our mandate”

Administration’s Deliberate “Gaslighting” Campaign

Michael LaRosa, who served as press secretary for First Lady Jill Biden, has revealed that the Biden administration engaged in a deliberate campaign to mislead Americans about the former president’s declining cognitive abilities. Speaking at a seminar at American University, LaRosa described the administration’s tactics as “gaslighting” the public about mounting concerns regarding Biden’s age and mental fitness. The revelations come as Democrats continue to analyze their 2024 election defeat and the role Biden’s condition played in diminishing voter confidence.

“I will use the term ‘gaslight’ because that’s what they were doing, the campaign, former colleagues. The message to everybody was to make sure that you tell people ‘It’s too early. It’s too early. These polls don’t mean anything.'” – Michael LaRosa

Fear and Control Within the Biden Team

According to LaRosa, Biden’s team operated in a constant state of anxiety about the President’s public appearances. Staff members were reportedly “scared to death” of allowing Biden to participate in impromptu interviews or unscripted events that might expose his limitations to voters. This fear led to carefully choreographed appearances and limited media access, creating a controlled environment designed to mask Biden’s declining faculties. The strategy ultimately backfired when Biden could no longer be sheltered during the critical presidential debate against Donald Trump.

“The president’s team was scared to death of impromptu, unscripted, unrehearsed, unpracticed, unchoreographed, anything, they couldn’t compete for the attention economy.” – LaRosa

Denying Polling Data and Voter Concerns

LaRosa highlighted the administration’s persistent rejection of polling data that showed Biden’s precarious political position. From spring 2023 onward, polls consistently demonstrated a lack of strong support for Biden among Democrats, independents, and Republicans. Despite Trump facing multiple legal challenges and indictments, Biden remained essentially tied with him in polling – a warning sign the administration chose to ignore. LaRosa described this pattern as “data denial” that undermined the campaign’s ability to make sound strategic decisions.

“There was a lot of denial of the polling, All of the polling in the spring of 2023, and then the fall of 2023, showed that there was no real depth of support from his own party, let alone independents and Republicans.” – Michael LaRosa

The Debate Debacle and Aftermath

Biden’s performance in the debate against Trump proved to be the breaking point for his candidacy. Appearing hoarse and disoriented, Biden stumbled through answers and struggled to complete coherent thoughts. The nationally televised event made it impossible for the administration to continue dismissing age concerns as partisan attacks. Despite the catastrophic debate showing, Biden initially refused to withdraw from the race, taking nearly a month to bow out and endorse former Vice President Kamala Harris, further damaging Democratic prospects.

“Biden needed the press. When he needed them the most, they didn’t trust him, they gave him the back foot of the doubt and they put their foot on the gas and never took it off. And he was politically dead.” – LaRosa

A Misread of the Mandate

LaRosa offered a critical assessment of Biden’s decision to seek reelection, calling it “a misread of our mandate.” This statement suggests the administration fundamentally misunderstood voter sentiment and the Democratic base’s concerns about Biden’s capacity to serve another full term. While LaRosa stopped short of calling the administration’s actions a “cover-up,” describing that term as “a little harsh,” he remained firm that gaslighting occurred throughout the campaign. The revelations provide important context as Democrats begin the process of rebuilding following their election defeat.

The admissions from LaRosa align with a broader pattern of post-election revelations about Biden’s condition during his presidency, including reports that he missed a critical call regarding the Afghanistan withdrawal due to being “mentally fatigued.” As Democrats continue their post-mortem of the 2024 election, the administration’s decision to conceal rather than address Biden’s limitations will likely remain a central point of contention in discussions about party transparency and electoral strategy moving forward.

Sources:

  1. Biden Campaign Was ‘Gaslighting’ Public on Age Concerns, Former Aide Says – Newsweek
  2. Biden aide admits administration was ‘gaslighting’ Americans by covering up alarm at his age and health
  3. Biden aide admits admin was ‘gaslighting’ Americans by dismissing health concerns: report
  4. Ex-Biden Aide Admits Administration Gaslit Americans on Biden’s Health

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