President Biden and his associates find themselves bracing for an avalanche of criticism with a series of new books ready to hit the shelves. The books promise to peel back the polished veneer of Biden’s presidency and delve into the less-than-glamorous behind-the-scenes issues that have plagued his administration. It seems the president’s team is already on the defensive, challenging these accounts and questioning the motives behind them. But here they are, and they certainly can’t be ignored, no more than the sour taste left by unsatisfying lemonade on a hot summer day.
The claims in the books point to internal concerns about President Biden’s health and capability to serve out his term, suggesting contingency plans were discussed for a potential transition to Vice President Kamala Harris. However, the lukewarm reception of Harris among Democrats seems to have squashed those ideas quickly. Apparently, even the thought of a Harris presidency was so unpopular that it didn’t stand a chance, which is both illuminating and a bit comical.
Commentary from former analysts paints a picture of an administration that knowingly shielded a supposedly ‘diminished’ Biden from the scrutiny of the media. The Biden camp is accused of presenting their own version of reality to the public, making sure to keep up appearances even when it was clear to everyone that something was amiss. One could say this is like putting makeup on a scarecrow and calling it a fashion model. The spectacle, it seems, was meant to protect both the president and the Democratic Party’s image—a noble goal for sure, if only it were a teeny bit more successful.
What’s most striking is how some journalists and commentators are now seeming to gloat with a touch of schadenfreude. They liken the revelations in these books to a comeuppance for those who defended Biden blindly. The point is made that while the public was inundated with reassurances of the president’s competency, the true story remained hidden away until now—only to emerge when there’s money to be made from book sales. It’s almost like a twisted game where the truth doesn’t count unless it can be monetized.
In another twist, concerns about Biden’s past handling of classified documents have resurfaced, particularly during his tenure as a senator. Somehow, this escaped the drama spotlight that shined so brightly on Trump with the infamous Mar-a-Lago raid. The discussion highlights a glaring discrepancy in how political figures are treated depending on which side of the aisle they sit on. It leaves one pondering the irony of entrusting someone deemed too frail for legal prosecution with presidential duties, like keeping the nuclear codes safe. It’s like wondering why someone would hand a toddler a stick of dynamite and insist it’s okay because the little one promised to be careful.
