White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has publicly called on Jill Biden to “answer for the cover-up” of former President Joe Biden’s mental decline, intensifying allegations that the former First Lady deliberately misled the American public about her husband’s deteriorating cognitive condition.
Key Takeaways
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has directly accused Jill Biden of being “complicit” in concealing Joe Biden’s mental decline from the American public
- The 2025 book “Original Sin” by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson provides detailed accounts of Biden’s struggles with routine campaign activities and alleged staging of events
- Video evidence reportedly shows instances of Jill Biden shielding her husband from cameras and managing his public appearances
- Biden’s team has categorically denied all allegations, claiming there is no evidence of a cover-up or that Biden failed in his presidential duties
- Congressional Republicans are investigating Biden’s mental fitness, including potential use of an autopen for presidential decisions
White House Demands Accountability from Jill Biden
The Trump administration has taken a firm stance against what they characterize as deliberate deception by the former First Lady regarding Joe Biden’s cognitive capabilities. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt did not mince words when addressing reporters about Jill Biden’s alleged role in concealing her husband’s condition from the American people. This accusation comes as Congressional Republicans actively investigate the former president’s mental fitness, including concerning allegations about the use of an autopen for presidential decisions during his term.
“The former first lady should certainly speak up about what she saw in regard to her husband and when she saw it and what she knew, because I think anybody looking again at the videos and photo evidence of Joe Biden with your own eyes and a little bit of common sense can see this was a clear cover up, And Joe, by, Jill Biden was certainly complicit in that cover up,” said Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary.
The House Oversight Committee has escalated its inquiry by sending letters to five of Biden’s closest confidantes, including his White House doctor, requesting interviews about his decline. Leavitt specifically pointed to Jill Biden’s influential role in the previous administration, where she was reportedly known as “The Enforcer,” suggesting this position gave her significant control over managing her husband’s public image and interactions with media.
Damning Evidence from “Original Sin” Book
The recently published book “Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again,” co-authored by respected journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, presents troubling details about Biden’s cognitive state. According to the book, Biden struggled with basic campaign activities and routine presidential functions. More concerning are allegations that his team meticulously staged what appeared to be spontaneous campaign events while controlling questions and environmental factors to mask his limitations.
Leavitt’s accusations directly challenge Jill Biden’s recent denial on “The View” where the former First Lady claimed, “I did not create a cocoon around him. I mean, you saw him in the Oval Office. You saw him making speeches. He wasn’t hiding somewhere.”
The White House Press Secretary countered this assertion forcefully, stating: “There’s documentation, video evidence of her clearly shielding her husband away from the cameras that were just on ‘The View’ last week, She was saying, ‘Everything is fine.’ She’s still lying to the American people. She still thinks the American public are so stupid that they’re going to believe her lies. And frankly, it’s insulting and she needs to answer for it.”
Biden Team’s Denials Face Mounting Scrutiny
In response to these serious allegations, Biden’s team has issued categorical denials. A Biden spokesperson insisted, “There is nothing in this book that shows Joe Biden failed to do his job, as the authors have alleged, nor did they prove their allegation that there was a cover-up or conspiracy, Nowhere do they show that our national security was threatened or where the President was not otherwise engaged in the important matters of the Presidency. In fact, Joe Biden was an effective President who led our country with empathy and skill.”
Joe Biden himself has rejected the claims, stating simply, “They are wrong. There’s nothing to sustain that.” However, these denials come amid reports that his staff carefully managed his schedule, limited press access, and controlled his public appearances. Notably, Jill Biden’s spokesperson has not responded to multiple requests for comment regarding the specific allegations about her role in managing her husband’s public image and potentially concealing his cognitive decline.
The growing controversy raises serious questions about transparency in government and the ethical implications of a First Lady potentially hiding a president’s diminished capacity from the American people. As the investigation continues, the Trump administration maintains that accountability is essential for protecting democratic institutions and ensuring the public’s right to know about the fitness of their elected officials.
