Former President Joe Biden failed to recognize Hollywood star George Clooney at a high-profile fundraiser in June 2024, a shocking incident revealed in Jake Tapper’s new book Original Sin. Sources describe Biden as “slow, almost catatonic,” and appearing to have aged a decade overnight. His tiny steps and need for physical guidance by an aide horrified attendees.
Clooney, a longtime Biden ally, privately sounded alarm bells about the president’s mental health after the event. At the fundraiser, Biden hobbled out from a corner looking severely diminished, a stark contrast to his 2010 self. Attendees described his appearance as “terrifying,” with one noting it was “like watching someone who was not alive.”
This troubling scene unfolded just weeks before Biden’s disastrous CNN debate performance, which triggered widespread concerns about his fitness to lead. Clooney later published a scathing op-ed urging Biden to exit the 2024 race, calling it a “devastating” decline from the man he once admired. His column became a pivotal moment in Biden’s campaign collapse.
Conservatives argue this episode exposes a Democratic Party that prioritized power over transparency. The media elite completely ignored these red flags until it was too late, continuing their pattern of shielding weak leaders. Biden’s cognitive decline should have disqualified him from seeking re-election long before.
The fundraiser incident reveals a disturbing pattern of Biden’s detached behavior during his final months in office. Tapper’s book, based on over 200 interviews with Democratic insiders, confirms party insiders knew about his mental struggles but stayed silent. Their silence betrayed the American people’s right to choose a capable leader.
Biden’s inability to recognize Clooney—a man he had known for years—raises serious questions about his ability to handle basic presidential duties. Conservatives say this incident proves Biden was unfit to serve, yet Democrats and the media turned a blind eye. The cover-up for political convenience is a deeper scandal.
Dave Rubin’s discussion highlights how mainstream media downplayed these reports while amplifying partisan attacks. The Original Sin revelations are a wake-up call: trusting establishment politicians and their Handlers leads to leadership failures like Biden’s.
This isn’t just a sad story—it’s a warning. When political machines prioritize loyalty over competence, the country pays the price. Conservatives demand accountability and transparency, neither of which were present in Biden’s deeply troubled presidency.
