Naomi Biden, granddaughter of former President Joe Biden, has publicly denounced the forthcoming book Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again by CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Axios reporter Alex Thompson. The book, based on over 200 interviews, alleges significant cognitive and physical decline in Biden during his presidency, including incidents such as not recognizing actor George Clooney and aides considering using a wheelchair to prevent public falls.
In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Naomi Biden labeled the book as “political fairy smut,” accusing the authors of spreading “uninspired lies” and profiting from anonymous sources that push a self-serving false narrative. She defended her grandfather as a “completely good and honest” man and criticized the media for focusing on sensationalism.
The release of the book coincides with the announcement of Joe Biden’s diagnosis of stage 4 prostate cancer, which has metastasized to his bones. This revelation has intensified scrutiny over the transparency of his health disclosures during his presidency.
While the book has received attention from various media outlets, some critics argue that it relies heavily on anonymous sources and may lack verifiable evidence. Naomi Biden’s strong rebuttal reflects the family’s stance against what they perceive as unfounded attacks on the former president’s character and legacy.
