In a revelation that has stunned political observers and reignited debate about presidential fitness, Michael LaRosa, former press secretary to First Lady Jill Biden, admitted that the Biden team “gaslit” the American public about President Joe Biden’s mental and cognitive state throughout his administration.
A Behind-the-Scenes Admission
Speaking at the Sine Institute of Policy and Politics at American University, LaRosa told Puck reporter Tara Palmeri that the administration was aware of Biden’s cognitive challenges “from Day One.” He acknowledged that campaign and White House officials denied poll numbers and pushed scripted messaging to maintain appearances.
“There was a lot of denial of the polling… and I will use the term gaslight because that’s what they were doing,” LaRosa said. He also admitted that aides were terrified of Biden doing unscripted interviews and resorted to shielding him from media engagements.
Concerns Over Who Was Really in Charge
This revelation comes on the heels of a Wall Street Journal report citing nearly 50 sources who confirmed that aides and staffers were making key decisions behind the scenes, while Biden remained largely inaccessible. These sources described the president as dependent on pre-written questions and limited in unscripted situations.
Fox News contributor and former wrestler Tyrus didn’t hold back during a recent segment, stating, “His legacy is basically that they knew he was unfit… and yet no one acted.” He suggested that Biden’s team should have handed power to Vice President Kamala Harris much earlier for the good of the nation.
Transparency or Damage Control?
Critics argue that these revelations confirm what many Americans had suspected: Biden’s capacity to lead was knowingly concealed. Supporters, however, claim the discussion reflects political gamesmanship and media bias, noting that transparency surrounding a sitting president’s health has historically been a contentious topic.
With 2024 elections fast approaching, this admission may significantly shape the national conversation about leadership, transparency, and who is truly running the country behind closed doors.
What are your thoughts? Should Biden’s inner circle be held accountable for withholding this information?
