Undercurrents Jake Tapper is still in denial about Joe Biden
May 15, 2025
The discussion dives into Jake Tapper's evolving perspective on Biden's presidency and health. It highlights mixed media narratives around Biden's cognitive abilities, especially as the 2024 election approaches. There's a critical look at the media's accountability in reporting and the importance of humility in journalism. The team explores how political biases affect coverage and the consequences that arise from narrative echo chambers. Overall, it calls for a more balanced approach to reporting on political figures and events.
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Tapper's Partial Admission of Coverage
- Jake Tapper admits he covered Biden's health issues but not nearly enough.
- He reflects with humility on how the press missed signs of Biden's cognitive decline.
Tapper's Misreading of Biden's Decline
- Tapper dismissed early concerns about Biden's cognitive abilities as stutter-related or physical, not mental.
- This mischaracterization masked worsening signs of mental decline during the campaign and presidency.
Minimization of Biden's Memory Issues
- Even when acknowledging Biden's memory issues, Tapper framed them as "not disqualifying."
- This minimized concerns despite growing evidence of instability affecting the presidency.
