The New York Post recently fired a shot across the bow, demanding that journalists who helped cover up President Biden’s mental decline be held accountable for misleading the public. According to the editorial board, many journalists were aware of the signs that Biden was struggling, but instead of doing their job — asking tough questions and holding the White House accountable — they chose to back the president and dismiss growing concerns.
As Biden gears up to leave office, the media is facing a hard look at how it handled one of the biggest stories of the year: the growing doubts about his fitness to serve. With 2024 approaching, whispers about Biden’s health grew louder — from viral videos showing him confused, to reports of a faltering behind-the-scenes demeanor, and even a Special Counsel’s report that painted him as forgetful but well-meaning. Still, many in the media rallied to his defense, brushing off any questions about his mental acuity as nothing more than right-wing conspiracy theories.
“Biden’s Health? Just a Right-Wing Fantasy,” They Said
Throughout the election season, when doubts about Biden’s health reached a boiling point, journalists seemed more interested in defending the president than addressing the public’s concerns. Polls showed a clear majority of Americans thought Biden was too old to serve another term, but the media treated these worries like a fringe opinion.
Instead of calling out the White House or challenging the narrative, many journalists eagerly jumped on the bandwagon, labeling anyone who questioned Biden’s health as a conspiracy theorist. This sentiment reached its peak after Biden’s shaky performance in a June debate, which many felt was the tipping point. Even then, the media stuck to the party line.
Is It Too Late for Journalists to Redeem Themselves?
Now, as the truth becomes undeniable, those same journalists are suddenly looking sheepish. Recent admissions from liberal reporters show they were wrong in their defense of Biden. Journalist Josh Barro confessed his “utterly embarrassing” mistake in not questioning the president’s mental fitness earlier. Former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan also admitted, “I was completely wrong about Biden’s lack of mental competence.”
It’s a harsh reality for the media, especially at a time when trust in journalism is at an all-time low, according to recent Gallup polls. The public is waking up to the fact that many of the same journalists who defended Biden’s health now seem reluctant to own up to their mistake.
The Bottom Line: Journalists Can’t Escape Accountability
The New York Post isn’t letting these journalists off the hook. Their message is clear: those who helped cover up or ignore the truth about Biden’s health should never live it down. As more information comes to light, including reports that Biden’s stamina issues were evident within his first few months in office, it’s clear the media’s failure to act has left a stain on their credibility.
In the end, it’s up to the media to regain the public’s trust. But for now, many believe that journalists who perpetuated this scandal should face the consequences of their actions.
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