The Media's Pre-Debate Coverage of Biden: A 'Political Cover-Up'

Conservative commentator Tomi Lahren and a liberal outlet have raised concerns about President Biden's cognitive decline, arguing that the media has downplayed these issues in their coverage of his recent debate performance.

On Fox News' "The Faulkner Focus," conservative commentator Tomi Lahren denounced the media's coverage of President Biden's cognitive decline as one of the "greatest political cover-ups in history." Lahren argued that the media has been downplaying Biden's apparent mental lapses out of a biased desire to avoid damaging the Democratic Party's prospects in the upcoming midterm elections.

A new article published in The Atlantic staff writer Adam Serwer has gone further than Lahren, calling on President Biden to abandon his re-election campaign and resign from office immediately. Serwer argued that Biden's recent debate performance against former President Trump "confirmed that he has aged dramatically over the past four years" and that he is no longer fit to serve as president.

The Media's Pre-Debate Coverage of Biden: A 'Political Cover-Up'

Serwer cited Biden's stumbling speech, forgetfulness, and rambling answers in the debate as evidence of his cognitive decline. He noted that many other media outlets have criticized Biden's debate performance and expressed concerns about his mental fitness.

Serwer argued that Biden's resignation would be a necessary step to protect American democracy from the threat posed by Trump's possible return to the presidency. He said that Biden's deteriorating mental state makes him incapable of campaigning effectively and, if elected, serving as president.

The Media's Pre-Debate Coverage of Biden: A 'Political Cover-Up'

Should Biden resign, Serwer suggested that Vice President Kamala Harris would become the presumptive Democratic nominee. He argued that Harris is a strong candidate who can unite the party and has the potential to defeat Trump in the general election.

Serwer emphasized the importance of the Democratic Party coming together behind a new nominee and uniting their efforts to prevent Trump from winning the election. He said that Harris would have the advantage of incumbency and access to the Biden campaign's financial resources.

The Media's Pre-Debate Coverage of Biden: A 'Political Cover-Up'

Serwer argued that Harris's record as a senator and her role as vice president qualify her to assume the presidency. He dismissed concerns that Trump's campaign would portray her as a "DEI president," believing that she can prove those criticisms wrong through her actions in office.

Serwer stressed that time is of the essence and that Biden needs to step aside as soon as possible to give Harris the opportunity to establish herself as a viable candidate and prepare for the challenges of the presidential campaign.

Despite calls for him to suspend his presidential campaign, Biden has expressed his commitment to remaining in the race. He has stated that he is "not going anywhere" and has rejected the suggestion that he is mentally unfit to serve as president.

The media's pre-debate coverage of Biden has raised concerns about bias and a lack of accountability for the president's cognitive decline. Critics argue that the media has been too willing to overlook Biden's mental lapses and provide him with favorable treatment out of political expediency.