Explosive Book Claims Biden’s 2024 Run Ruined Harris’ Chances, Details White House Cover-Up of Cognitive Decline

A forthcoming book is sending shockwaves through the Democratic party with its explosive claims that President Joe Biden’s decision to seek re-election in 2024 fatally undermined Vice President Kamala Harris’ potential to defeat Donald Trump. The book, titled "Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again," alleges a deliberate effort by the White House to conceal the severity of Biden’s cognitive decline and argues that his continued presence on the ticket crippled Harris’ prospects.

David Plouffe, a highly respected Democratic strategist who managed Barack Obama’s successful 2008 presidential campaign and served as a senior advisor on Harris’ 2024 campaign, is quoted extensively in the book, painting a grim picture of the situation. According to Plouffe, Biden’s decision to run again was a catastrophic error that effectively sabotaged Harris’ chances of winning. He reportedly stated that Biden "totally f—ed us," and described Harris’ campaign against Trump as a "f—ing nightmare" as a direct result of Biden’s perceived weakness and declining faculties.

The book, authored by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson, reportedly delves into the internal debates and anxieties within the White House surrounding Biden’s fitness for office. Plouffe’s blunt assessment is not an isolated opinion, the authors claim. The book also features accounts from White House insiders who express deep reservations about Biden’s re-election bid and the efforts to mask his cognitive struggles.

One senior White House aide, who ultimately resigned due to their concerns about Biden’s ability to serve a second term, described a concerted effort to shield the president from interactions that might expose his decline. "We attempted to shield him from his own staff so many people didn’t realize the extent of the decline beginning in 2023," the aide is quoted as saying. This individual characterized Biden’s decision to run again as a "disservice" to both the country and the Democratic party.

While acknowledging Biden’s decency and personal qualities, the aide argued that his family and advisors should not have allowed him to pursue another term, given the circumstances. This sentiment suggests a deep internal conflict within the White House, where loyalty to Biden clashed with concerns about his capabilities and the party’s electoral prospects.

The book alleges that Biden’s team orchestrated a comprehensive "cover-up" to conceal the true extent of his cognitive decline from the public. This raises serious questions about transparency and the integrity of the electoral process.

"Original Sin" is not the only book to address concerns about Biden’s cognitive abilities and the White House’s handling of the situation. Chris Whipple, a former producer for CBS’ "60 Minutes," also explores these issues in his book, "Uncharted: How Trump Beat Biden, Harris, and the Odds in the Wildest Campaign in History." Whipple details how the White House restricted Biden’s social interactions, even with friends and allies, fearing that he might make gaffes or reinforce the narrative of mental decline.

According to Whipple, one White House aide believed that isolating Biden was a critical mistake, suggesting that limiting his interactions only exacerbated the problem. "They were afraid he might say the wrong thing or might feed the mental acuity narrative," the aide reportedly told Whipple. "And so he started seeing fewer and fewer people. They allowed his faculties to atrophy. But I think, like knives, they have to be sharpened. They get sharpened by rubbing them up against steel. And they don’t get sharpened by sitting in a drawer."

This analogy highlights the concern that by shielding Biden from challenging situations, his advisors inadvertently contributed to the decline they were trying to conceal. The isolation, intended to protect him, may have ultimately weakened his cognitive abilities.

The claims made in "Original Sin" and "Uncharted" paint a concerning picture of the inner workings of the Biden White House and the challenges faced during the 2024 election cycle. The books raise serious questions about the decision-making process surrounding Biden’s re-election bid, the extent of his cognitive decline, and the alleged efforts to conceal it from the public.

The impact of these revelations on the Democratic party remains to be seen. However, the allegations are likely to fuel further debate about Biden’s fitness for office and the future leadership of the party. The books also raise broader questions about the role of age and cognitive ability in political leadership and the responsibility of advisors to provide honest assessments, even when they are difficult or uncomfortable. The Democratic party may have to face tough conversations and make strategic decisions about its future direction in light of these damning accusations.