Startling revelations from Capitol Hill suggest even some of Joe Biden's closest allies were whispering about his faltering state long before the public caught wind.
According to the Daily Mail, reports from a recent House Oversight Committee probe reveal that senior Democrats, including Hillary Clinton and Jake Sullivan, raised alarms to Ron Klain, Biden’s former chief of staff, about the president’s diminishing political strength and overall condition during private discussions in 2023 and 2024.
Ron Klain, who served as Biden’s chief of staff for the first two years of the administration, had a front-row seat to the president’s day-to-day performance. At 63, Klain isn’t just a political veteran; he remains a trusted outside adviser even after stepping away from official duties. His insights, shared during a closed-door interview with lawmakers on a recent Thursday, carry significant weight.
According to sources familiar with the testimony, Hillary Clinton, who never held a role in Biden’s administration, and Jake Sullivan, the former National Security Advisor in near-constant contact with the president, didn’t hold back their worries. They flagged Biden’s capacity to push for another term, painting a picture of a leader struggling to keep pace. “Sullivan told Klain that Joe Biden was less effective in 2024 compared to 2022,” a source noted. If even the inner circle saw a drop-off, one has to wonder why the alarm bells weren’t ringing louder for the average voter—unless, of course, someone preferred the volume turned down.
Klain himself didn’t shy away from the tough questions during his testimony, unlike other Biden staffers who’ve leaned on the Fifth Amendment to dodge scrutiny. He openly acknowledged the decline, with a source quoting him as saying Biden was “less energetic” and “more forgetful” over time, though still sharp enough to govern. That’s a generous spin, but it doesn’t erase the image of a presidency limping along.
Fast forward to June 2024, when Biden’s struggles became impossible to ignore during a debate with Donald Trump that can only be described as a political trainwreck. The president froze on stage, stumbled over answers, and left even loyal supporters wincing. Klain, who helped prep Biden at Camp David’s so-called ‘debate camp,’ admitted the president seemed “tired and ill” beforehand.
This wasn’t just a bad night; it was the culmination of months of murmurs about Biden’s health and mental sharpness. Democratic heavyweights like Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi began questioning whether he could carry the party’s banner, ultimately nudging him toward the exit. It’s telling when your team starts looking for the emergency exit.
Biden finally bowed out of the race in July 2024, a decision that came far too late for some and not soon enough for others. The debate debacle was the final straw, but the cracks were visible long before to those paying attention—or at least to those in the know, like Clinton and Sullivan.
Adding a twist to the saga, Hunter Biden, the president’s son, dropped a bombshell about his father’s debate prep. “They give him Ambien to be able to sleep,” Hunter claimed, pointing to a grueling travel schedule that left the 81-year-old president looking like a “deer in the headlights” on stage. If true, this raises serious questions about whether the team prioritized rest over readiness.
Hunter also defended his father’s stamina, noting the immense travel demands with, “He flew around the world, basically the mileage he could have flown around the world three times.” Sympathy aside, it’s hard to argue that pushing an octogenarian to such limits was a winning strategy for a high-stakes showdown.
Meanwhile, House Oversight Chairman James Comer is digging deeper into whether Biden’s decline was deliberately swept under the rug by former officials. More interviews with key White House figures—think aides with access to Biden’s private residence and daily schedule—are on the horizon, with Comer ready to issue subpoenas if cooperation falters.
Several ex-staffers, including Annie Tomasini, Anthony Bernal, Jill Biden’s top aide, and even Dr. Kevin O’Connor, Biden’s physician, have already faced lawmakers but clammed up under the Fifth Amendment. Their silence only fuels suspicions of a coordinated effort to shield the president’s vulnerabilities from public view. If there’s nothing to hide, why the stonewalling?
Comer’s witness list reads like a who’s who of Biden’s inner sanctum, and Klain’s willingness to speak stands in stark contrast to the others’ reticence. His testimony, including admissions of Biden’s waning energy, might just be the tip of the iceberg. One can’t help but ask: How much did the administration know, and when did they decide the truth was too inconvenient?
As this probe unfolds, conservatives and concerned citizens alike are left wondering if the Democratic establishment prioritized power over transparency. While empathy for an aging leader is warranted, the public deserves honesty, not a carefully curated facade. This isn’t about partisan gotchas—it’s about trust in those steering the ship of state.
