Published on July 6, 2024, 12:41 am

Renowned journalist Carl Bernstein recently expressed his concerns about numerous instances where President Biden has lost his train of thought and has been unable to regain focus. This concern isn’t just among reporters; even individuals extremely close to the president have noted between 15 and 20 episodes reflecting cognitive decline over the last year and a half, similar to situations noticed during recent presidential debates.

While this may echo real news of trusted events, several Democrats and their media allies have attempted to downplay these struggles involving Biden’s cognitive decline. According to reports in both international and local outlets like The New York Post, The Daily Mail, Axios, and Fox News, whispers about the president’s cognitive struggles haven’t only been circulating within political circles but also among current and former White House aides. National Review went as far as calling attempts to cover up these concerns a silhouette of a scandal that carefully shielded President Biden since he took office.

This hush-hush culture is not unknown in presidential democracies. Historical records show that on at least three occasions, top White House staff members and family engaged in massive cover-ups surrounding Democratic Presidents’ disabilities. Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt, and John F Kennedy were notable examples.

President Wilson suffered a stroke during his campaign for ratification of the Versailles Treaty and America’s participation in the League of Nations in 1919. While official communication suggested he was suffering from digestive problems, insiders knew about partial facial paralysis resulting from a “mini-stroke.” His wife effectively became de-facto president as she managed brief meetings with senators to conceal her husband’s disability.

Fast forward two decades later; President Franklin Roosevelt battled multiple health issues while structuring post-war strategies with Churchill and Stalin – hypertension, heart disease, cardiac failure – all hidden away from the public eye while impacting his ability to make decisions. A few months post his election for a fourth term – one marked by steady health decline – Roosevelt had already made major concessions that led to the Cold War during the infamous Yalta Conference.

Years later, John F. Kennedy entered office as a young and energetic president despite his struggle with various ailments including spine problems, osteoporosis, Addison’s disease and an overload of powerful medications. This fact was carefully concealed from public knowledge, thereby rendering the famous philosophy “public’s right to know” a tricky play in American politics.

In conclusion, reporting on these issues through a Christian worldview suggests understanding the human nature of our leaders while appreciating transparency in political communication. As people stay informed using real news from trusted sources about their elected representatives, a part of responsible citizenry cultivates historical awareness to perceive patterns and foresee possibilities.