Naomi Biden just threw a verbal haymaker at a new book, slamming her grandfather, former President Joe Biden. The book, penned by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson, paints a grim picture of Biden’s health and decision-making. But Naomi’s not buying the narrative, and she’s calling it out as pure fiction.
The book, “Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again,” hit shelves Tuesday, claiming Biden’s inner circle hid his physical and mental decline from the public. Naomi, daughter of Hunter Biden, labeled it “political fairy smut” for pundits who profit from tearing down public figures, Fox News reported.
Let’s rewind to Sunday when Biden’s office dropped a bombshell: the former president has prostate cancer. Not just any kind, but the aggressive type with bone metastasis, per a medical expert. This diagnosis sets the stage for the book’s claims about Biden’s health struggles.
The book dives into Biden’s physical condition, noting his halting walk as a glaring sign of deterioration. It alleges aides even discussed the possibility of Biden needing a wheelchair if re-elected, especially after a bad fall. That’s a bold claim, but without named sources, it’s tough to swallow whole.
Biden’s physician, Kevin O’Connor, reportedly said privately that another fall could necessitate a wheelchair due to a tough recovery. The book frames this as part of a broader effort to shield Biden’s condition from voters. If true, it raises questions about transparency, but anonymous sources make it a shaky foundation.
Naomi didn’t mince words, calling the book “a bunch of unoriginal, uninspired lies.” She accused Tapper and Thompson of peddling a “self-serving false narrative” to dodge accountability. Her passion is clear, but dismissing the entire book as smut might not sway skeptics.
The authors claim Biden’s decline was so severe that his team hid it during his second term. They even allege he failed to recognize George Clooney, a major Democratic donor, at a glitzy Los Angeles fundraiser. That’s a head-scratcher, but without corroboration, it feels like gossip dressed up as journalism.
The book also points to Biden’s shaky debate performance against Trump in June as a turning point. It says pressure mounted to push Biden out of the presidential race after that. No surprise there—debates can make or break a candidate, and Biden’s showing wasn’t his finest hour.
David Plouffe, a senior advisor to Kamala Harris’ campaign, reportedly said, “He f---ed us,” blaming Biden for their electoral woes. That’s a brutal soundbite, but it’s unclear if Plouffe’s frustration was with Biden’s health or his stubbornness. Either way, it’s a rare peek into campaign tensions.
Naomi’s rebuttal wasn’t just a defense—it was a rallying cry for truth. “It relies on unnamed, anonymous sources pushing a self-serving false narrative,” she said. She’s got a point: anonymous sources can be a journalistic crutch when the facts are thin.
She went further, slamming the authors as “irresponsible self-promoting journalists out to make a quick buck.” That’s a sharp jab, but it resonates with conservatives tired of media sensationalism. Still, her emotional defense might not counter the book’s specific allegations.
The book’s representatives haven’t responded to requests for comment, which doesn’t help its credibility. If you’re going to lob accusations, you’d better be ready to back them up. Silence only fuels doubts about the story’s foundation.
Naomi’s loyalty to her grandfather is undeniable, especially after events like attending her 2022 White House wedding with Joe and Jill Biden. She sees a “completely good and honest” man misrepresented by opportunists. It’s a touching sentiment, but public perception often leans on optics, not family ties.
The book’s claim that Biden’s aides hid his decline taps into a broader conservative critique of elite cover-ups. If the allegations hold water, it’s a damning indictment of political gamesmanship. But without hard evidence, it’s just another Washington whisper campaign.
Biden’s July 2024 appearance at a Philadelphia church service shows he was still active late in his term. Yet the book’s focus on his physical struggles overshadows such moments. Naomi’s right to call for “real stories” to be told, but in today’s media circus, truth often takes a backseat to headlines.
