In the latest twist that could rival the plot of a political thriller, we find ourselves amidst revelations that cast former President Joe Biden’s administration in an even murkier light. A freshly released book sets the stage for what some call one of the grandest cover-ups in modern American history, suggesting that President Biden might not have actually been the one pulling the strings. This gripping narrative, which would make any soap opera writer proud, alleges that five individuals were effectively running the country without Biden’s direct involvement. Yet the alleged puppet masters were not elected; they were unelected White House aides.
Unraveling these extraordinary claims, one can’t help but wade through a flood of questions, chief among them being the identities of these five shadowy figures. A cabinet secretary apparently blew the whistle, indicating that Biden’s aides wielded the real power. The unsettling part about these aides is their lack of accountability to the American people. They weren’t Senate confirmed nor selected by voters, which draws attention to the undemocratic structure that seems to have been quietly accepted.
While some have claimed they were merely taking steps to protect democracy from a perceived menace, others might view these actions as crossing a line into the realm of the undemocratic themselves. Could it be a case of ‘the ends justify the means’? If you listen closely, you might hear the Founding Fathers collectively facepalming. As the plot thickens, Congress has stepped into the fray, armed with investigations into whether there truly was an unauthorized use of the presidential AutoPen and a behind-the-scenes operation running the show.
The AutoPen situation adds a particularly juicy layer to the intrigue. Document-signing with embodied legal implications cannot simply be handled by an automated flourish, locale from the Oval Office. This unconstitutional use of technology to implement executive orders and issue pardons could potentially have those orders tossed out in court. A sign of misplaced trust in technology or part of a grander scheme? Only time will tell. Amidst all this, members of Congress are eager to bring Biden’s doctors and high-ranking officials in for a spotlight interview to extract the truth.
The mainstream media, meanwhile, is being called out for possibly sitting on such a compelling story. They once turned a blind eye but now are eager to profit from the bombshell revelations — what a plot twist. The American public, as it seems, deserves to know who was truly making the decisions at the highest level. Whether or not this saga ends in a courtroom showdown, one thing is certain: the political arena is proving to be more of a reality show than any of us anticipated. Welcome to the drama of contemporary democracy — stay tuned for the next episode.
