CBS Reporter Slams Biden’s Obvious Cognitive Decline

In 2024, a shocking reality unfolded before America—President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline. Despite growing concerns and undeniable public moments of confusion, the mainstream media chose silence. CBS News correspondent Jan Crawford didn’t hold back, calling it the most underreported story of the year.

“Joe Biden’s obvious cognitive decline became undeniable, particularly during a key televised debate,” Crawford declared on CBS’s Face the Nation. “This wasn’t just a whisper campaign. The public could see it, and yet many of us in the media didn’t press hard enough on the implications.”

Advisers reportedly knew. As early as 2021, key figures in Biden’s inner circle raised alarms about his ability to handle the presidency. According to explosive reports from The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, the White House orchestrated a well-oiled machine to manage his limitations.

Public moments of confusion were brushed off as “cheap fakes” by staffers, despite growing evidence to the contrary. “It’s emerging now how much effort went into managing his limitations,” Crawford revealed. “This has been in the reporting for years, yet it’s only now being fully acknowledged.”

The June debate with Donald Trump was a moment of reckoning. Biden’s performance shocked viewers and left many Democrats scrambling. It was the final straw for party leaders, who pushed him to bow out of the 2024 race. “We should have more forcefully questioned his fitness earlier,” Crawford said.

“Had we done so, it might have opened the door for a competitive primary and shifted the Democratic strategy entirely.” In a desperate attempt to explain his poor showing, Biden blamed illness. “I was feeling terrible,” he told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos. “Doctors even ran tests for infections or viruses, but it turned out to just be a severe cold. It wasn’t what some were suggesting.”

Even after stepping down, reports emerged that Biden regretted his decision. Sources claimed he believed he could have beaten Trump in the general election. Crawford dismissed this narrative, calling it either “delusional” or “a calculated attempt to shape his legacy.” Political analyst Scott Jennings went further, labeling the lack of scrutiny around Biden’s health a “scandal of epic proportions.”

This saga isn’t just about one man. It’s a damning indictment of the media’s failure to hold power accountable. As 2024 draws to a close, the mishandling of Biden’s cognitive decline raises serious questions about the future of American leadership and trust in institutions.

Jeffrey Clark is an associate editor for Fox News Digital. With experience as a speechwriter for a cabinet secretary and a Fulbright teaching stint in South Korea, Jeffrey brings a unique perspective to his reporting. A University of Iowa graduate in English and History, he is passionate about exploring the intersections of politics, media, and culture.