A bombshell new book reveals the Biden family’s pattern of concealing critical health issues, from Beau Biden’s brain cancer to President Biden’s alleged cognitive decline.
At a Glance
- Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s book “Original Sin” claims the Bidens misled the public about Beau Biden’s cancer while he served as Delaware’s attorney general
- Beau reportedly used the alias “George Lincoln” in hospitals and claimed a “clean bill of health” in 2013 despite ongoing treatment
- Joe Biden allegedly ordered staff to mislead media about his whereabouts when visiting Beau for treatments
- The book draws parallels between concealing Beau’s condition and the alleged cover-up of President Biden’s cognitive decline
- Beau Biden died of glioblastoma brain tumor in May 2015 at age 46
Pattern of Concealment Revealed
A revealing new book by CNN anchor Jake Tapper and journalist Alex Thompson titled “Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again” has exposed troubling allegations about the Biden family’s approach to health transparency. The book details how the family allegedly concealed and misled the public about Beau Biden’s brain cancer diagnosis while he served as Delaware’s attorney general.
This pattern of secrecy extended to President Biden himself, with claims that his team has been covering up his cognitive decline during the 2024 election cycle. The authors present a meticulously researched account that raises serious questions about public transparency from elected officials.
According to the book, the concealment began after Beau Biden collapsed in 2013 and underwent surgery for what was later revealed to be a brain tumor. Despite the serious diagnosis, Beau continued serving as attorney general while receiving treatments. To maintain privacy, he reportedly used the alias “George Lincoln” during hospital stays.
The family debated internally about how much to disclose, ultimately deciding to say very little about his condition. This decision came despite Beau’s role as the state’s top law enforcement officer, a position that traditionally demands public accountability.
Medical Deception and Public Statements
In November 2013, months after his initial collapse and surgery, Beau Biden publicly claimed he had received a “clean bill of health.” However, the book reveals that a neurologist had actually removed what was described as a “small lesion” from his brain. The authors suggest this mischaracterization was part of a larger strategy of concealment. Joe Biden allegedly participated in the cover-up by ordering his staff to mislead the media about his whereabouts when he was traveling to Houston to be with Beau during treatments. This revelation shows how the secrecy extended beyond just Beau to involve the then-Vice President’s official duties.
According to the book: “Beau’s cancer treatment also demonstrated Biden’s capacity for denial and the lengths they would go to avoid transparency about health issues, even when the person in question is an elected official, in this case the sitting attorney general of Delaware.”
Interestingly, not everyone in the family agreed with the secrecy. The book reveals that Beau’s wife, Hallie, was confused about the decision to keep his health condition hidden from the public. She believed that public support could have been beneficial during their difficult journey. Instead, the family closed ranks, creating what the authors describe as an “us against the world” mentality. The book suggests this approach was driven by denial, with one revealing quote stating: “Publicly acknowledging Beau’s illness would make it a reality. It was them against the world.”
Parallels to Current Concerns
“Original Sin” draws direct parallels between the concealment of Beau’s health issues and what the authors claim is the current cover-up of President Biden’s cognitive decline. The book’s examination of the 2024 election cycle suggests that similar patterns of denial and information control are at play regarding the President’s mental acuity. This narrative is part of a growing body of literature questioning Biden’s fitness for office and the decision to seek reelection despite alleged cognitive issues. The authors present this as a continuation of a family pattern rather than an isolated phenomenon.
Critically acclaimed by major publications, “Original Sin” has been described as “explosive” by The New York Times and “the most significant book to date about Biden’s cognitive decline” by The Atlantic. The 348-page account from Penguin Press provides insider details of private conversations and decisions made by key political figures in Biden’s circle. The authors argue that President Biden’s decision to run for reelection despite evidence of decline was both “narcissistic and reckless,” leading to what they characterize as a campaign of denial and gaslighting that ultimately contributed to political consequences in the 2024 election cycle.
