Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has dropped a bombshell that could shake the foundations of American governance.
The allegation? Gingrich claims a cover-up of President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline might be the biggest scandal in U.S. history, dwarfing even Watergate, as reported by Fox News.
Speaking on "My View" with Lara Trump, Gingrich suggested that sometime around 2023, Biden was no longer mentally present, implying that unelected figures were wielding presidential power without oversight. This, he argues, is a constitutional crisis of unparalleled magnitude. It’s a claim that raises eyebrows—and serious questions about accountability.
Gingrich didn’t stop at pointing fingers at Biden; he turned his gaze to what he calls “various Obama people” who allegedly infiltrated the administration. He insists the real story lies not with the president but with those pulling strings behind closed doors. If true, this isn’t just a scandal—it’s a shadow government.
One striking example Gingrich highlighted was Biden’s commutation of 2,400 individuals in a single day after an election. He’s convinced Biden had no idea what was happening, with someone else operating the autopen to sign off on these decisions. It’s a chilling thought: presidential power reduced to a mechanical signature.
“Somebody was running the autopen. Somebody was giving them instructions,” Gingrich stated, painting a picture of backroom deals and hidden agendas. Well, if that’s not a plot twist worthy of a political thriller, what is?
Adding fuel to the fire, President Donald Trump has openly challenged the validity of Biden’s pardons, arguing they could be void since the former president might not have even known what he was signing. Trump has called for Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate whether Biden’s staff misled the public about his mental capacity while using automated tools to execute presidential duties. It’s a bold demand and one that could open a Pandora’s box of legal battles.
Gingrich himself labeled this situation as a form of “elder abuse,” suggesting Biden’s identity was exploited as a front for decisions made by others in his administration. It’s a harsh critique but one that carries a tone of concern for a man who may have been used as a figurehead.
Biden, for his part, has fired back, dismissing the investigation as a mere “distraction.” He insists he was fully in control of his decisions during his presidency. “Let me be clear: I made the decisions about the pardons, executive orders, legislation, and proclamations,” Biden declared.
Continuing his defense, Biden called any suggestion to the contrary “ridiculous and false.” He accused Trump and Congressional Republicans of using this probe to divert attention from their own agenda, which he claims includes slashing programs like Medicaid to fund tax breaks for the wealthy. It’s a classic political counterpunch, but does it hold water against such serious allegations?
Meanwhile, the mainstream media has come under fire for not being transparent about Biden’s apparent decline during his tenure. Many outlets hesitated to report on the issue, a decision now facing criticism from within their own ranks.
CNN’s Jake Tapper, who once criticized Lara Trump for raising concerns about Biden’s mental state, has since admitted his network fell short in covering the story. Tapper even co-authored a book titled "Original Sin," detailing the decline, and offered an apology to Trump. It’s a rare mea culpa, but perhaps a bit late to the party.
The broader implication here is an erosion of trust—not just in government but in the institutions meant to hold it accountable. If Gingrich’s claims are substantiated, the idea of unknown forces exercising presidential power is a direct challenge to democratic principles. It’s not just a scandal; it’s a betrayal of the public’s faith.
Trump’s push for an investigation through Attorney General Bondi signals that this story is far from over. Whether it uncovers a conspiracy or simply muddies the waters further, the debate over Biden’s capacity and the use of tools like the autopen will likely linger in the political sphere. It’s a saga that demands answers, not soundbites.
At the heart of this controversy is a question of integrity—both of an administration and of the systems that prop it up. Gingrich’s warning of a historic scandal may sound alarmist, but it taps into a growing unease about transparency in governance. If nothing else, this story reminds us that power unchecked is power abused, and that’s a lesson worth heeding.
