How White House Hid The Mental Decline Of Biden From Day 1 Of His Presidency

White House aides have been accused of actively concealing signs of President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline since the beginning of his presidency, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. From the moment Biden, 82, took office in January 2021, staff reportedly implemented measures to limit his public exposure, citing his performance during public appearances as a key concern.

Fluctuations in mental clarity

The measures included curtailing in-person interactions and making adjustments to the president’s schedule to account for fluctuations in his mental clarity. By spring 2021, White House staff had started rescheduling meetings to accommodate what one national security official described as the president’s “good days and bad days.” The official reportedly told an aide, “He has good days and bad days, and today was a bad day so we’re going to address this tomorrow.” Meetings were often pushed to later in the day, aligning with the revelation that Biden’s mental sharpness was optimal within a six-hour window that closed around 4 p.m.

Managing the image and communication of Biden

White House officials reportedly took extensive steps to manage Biden’s image and communication. Staffers were instructed to keep briefings short and direct, ensuring the president’s attention remained focused. In addition, a voice coach, Jeffrey Katzenberg — a Hollywood executive and Biden campaign co-chair — was hired to help strengthen the president’s speaking voice, which had grown faint and raspy.


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