New Book Alleges Biden Allies Prepared for His Death

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A shocking new book reveals that Biden’s aides created a secret “death-pool roster” of judges ready to swear in Kamala Harris if the former president died in office, highlighting the extraordinary measures taken due to concerns about his health.

Key Takeaways

Former Harris communications director Jamal Simmons prepared a “death-pool roster” of judges who could swear her in if Biden died, complete with a communications strategy
Biden reportedly required fluorescent tape on carpets to guide his movements at public events, revealing serious concerns about his cognitive function
A resident makeup artist was allegedly employed to enhance Biden’s appearance, with sessions sometimes resulting in canceled briefings
Democratic officials held secret talks as early as 2023 to plan for Biden’s potential withdrawal as the party’s presidential nominee
Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi reportedly influenced Biden’s decision to step down after his disastrous debate performance

Secret Contingency Plans for Presidential Mortality

The explosive new book “Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House,” by Jonathan Allen of NBC News and Amie Parnes of The Hill, has revealed disturbing details about the Biden White House. Among the most shocking revelations is that aides to Vice President Kamala Harris created a “death-pool roster” of judges who could swear her in if President Biden died in office. This extraordinary step underscores the level of concern about Biden’s health and longevity that existed within his own administration.

“Aides to Vice President Kamala Harris constructed a ‘death-pool roster’ of judges who could swear her in if he died, Jonathan Allen of NBC News and Amie Parnes of The Hill wrote in ‘Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House.'”

Physical Markers and Visual Aids for the Commander-in-Chief

The book describes alarming accommodations made for Biden’s declining faculties. At a reception hosted by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy following Biden’s disastrous debate performance, staff reportedly placed fluorescent tape on the carpet to create “colorful bread crumbs” showing “the leader of the free world where to walk.” Such measures suggest a level of impairment far beyond what was publicly acknowledged during Biden’s tenure in office.

“At a reception hosted by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy a few days after the debacle, Biden reportedly required florescent tape on the carpet ― “colorful bread crumbs showed the leader of the free world where to walk.””

Concealing Presidential Health Concerns

According to the book, extraordinary measures were taken to manage Biden’s public image and conceal his condition. A resident makeup artist was reportedly on hand to enhance his appearance, with these sessions sometimes resulting in canceled briefings. In one particularly concerning incident, Biden allegedly failed to recognize Representative Eric Swalwell during a meeting, further indicating significant cognitive issues that were hidden from the American public.

“Democratic officials staged “hush-hush talks” to plan for Joe Biden’s withdrawal as the party’s presidential nominee as early as 2023, says a new book.”

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Party Leadership’s Secret Planning

The book reveals that Democratic National Committee officials began planning for Biden’s potential withdrawal as early as 2023, conducting what one official described as “hush-hush talks” to prepare for various scenarios. These behind-the-scenes machinations included considerations of party rules and potential succession plans, all while publicly maintaining full confidence in Biden’s capabilities and candidacy. The extent of these preparations indicates widespread awareness among Democratic leadership about Biden’s deteriorating condition.

“Simmons “never told the vice president about the death-pool roster before leaving her camp in January 2023 but he advised colleagues that he should be notified immediately if something happened to Biden, because he had worked out an entire communications strategy,” the authors wrote. “And he left the spreadsheet with another Harris aide.””

Power Players Behind Biden’s Withdrawal

Following Biden’s catastrophic debate performance against President Trump, the book details how former President Barack Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi exerted significant influence on Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race. In a notable conversation, Obama reportedly asked Biden, “What is your path?” challenging him to justify continuing his candidacy. Interestingly, the book suggests that Biden’s subsequent endorsement of Kamala Harris may have been motivated in part by a desire to spite these power players.

One of the most shocking divulges was “by 2023, Joe Biden’s allies were quietly preparing for … his death in office.”

These revelations raise serious questions about the transparency of the former Biden administration and the role of the media in failing to report on these issues during his presidency. The extraordinary measures taken to prepare for Biden’s potential incapacitation or death, including the creation of detailed contingency plans by his own staff, suggest a level of concern about presidential fitness that was deliberately concealed from American voters.