- The book Original Sin claims Joe Biden hid Beau Biden’s glioblastoma diagnosis from the public to avoid transparency.
- Beau Biden continued working while secretly receiving cancer treatments and showing signs of decline.
- Joe Biden and his team deny all claims of cover-up and cognitive decline, calling the allegations false.
A new book called Original Sin makes serious claims about Joe Biden and his late son Beau Biden. Journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson wrote the book. They say Joe Biden hid Beau’s brain cancer diagnosis from the public. Beau served as Delaware’s attorney general while battling glioblastoma, a deadly brain tumor. The authors argue that the Bidens chose to keep this secret. They say this shows the family’s strong denial and their willingness to avoid telling the truth about health issues. The book suggests this secrecy misled the public about Beau’s true condition.
Beau Biden’s Serious Illness Was Downplayed by the Family and Media
In 2013, Beau collapsed during a family vacation. Doctors found a tumor in his brain. The tumor turned out to be stage IV glioblastoma, which is very aggressive. Despite this, Beau’s neurologist told the public that doctors removed only a “small lesion.” The book reveals that the tumor was actually bigger than a golf ball. Beau’s brother, Hunter Biden, described the diagnosis as “a death sentence.” Yet, the family continued to say Beau had a clean bill of health. The authors argue this was an intentional effort to hide how bad his illness really was.
Beau Biden Continued Working While Secretly Receiving Cancer Treatments
Beau Biden stayed in office as Delaware’s attorney general from 2007 to 2015. During this time, he showed clear signs of physical decline. The book says Beau struggled with speech problems and other symptoms. Despite this, he rarely spoke about his illness publicly. The authors claim he traveled secretly for cancer treatments. He reportedly used fake names and stayed at hidden locations worldwide to keep his condition private. This secrecy extended to his family and political allies.
Beau Biden’s Wife Questioned Why They Hid His Cancer
The book also shares that Beau Biden’s wife, Hallie, expressed confusion over the family’s decision to keep Beau’s illness a secret. She reportedly told close friends that she did not understand why they had to hide his condition. ABC News tried to reach Hallie for comment, but she has not publicly responded. Her doubts add to the book’s argument that the Bidens deliberately avoided transparency about health struggles.
Joe Biden’s Own Cancer Announcement Follows Book Release
Just days after the book came out, Joe Biden announced he had prostate cancer. His office said doctors found a nodule after he reported urinary symptoms. Biden had medical exams the previous week, and doctors confirmed the diagnosis on a Friday. The timing of this announcement brought more attention to the book’s claims. It also raised questions about transparency regarding health issues within the Biden family.
Biden’s Team Strongly Denies Allegations of Cover-Up or Job Neglect
In response to the book, a Biden spokesperson issued a statement. They rejected the idea that Joe Biden hid anything or failed in his duties. The statement said the book offered no proof of a cover-up. It said Biden never let his health stop him from doing his job. The spokesperson emphasized that Biden handled national security and other presidential responsibilities effectively during his term. They called Joe Biden an empathetic and skilled leader.
The Emotional Toll of Beau’s Death on Joe Biden’s Health
The book also claims Beau’s death had a major impact on Joe Biden’s mental health. A senior White House official reportedly said that after Beau died, Joe Biden’s brain seemed to “dissolve like hot water.” The authors suggest this event marked the beginning of Joe Biden’s mental decline. They use this to support their claims about Biden’s struggles with physical and cognitive health later in his presidency.
Claims of Efforts to Hide Biden’s Physical and Mental Decline
Original Sin raises other serious allegations. The authors say Joe Biden faced physical and mental impairments while in office. They argue that the Bidens tried hard to hide these problems from the public. According to the book, they worked to maintain Biden’s public image and downplay any signs of weakness. The authors question whether voters had full knowledge of Biden’s health during his presidency.
Joe Biden and Jill Biden Firmly Reject Claims of Cognitive Decline
Earlier this month, Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden appeared on ABC’s The View. They directly rejected reports claiming Biden suffered cognitive decline. Joe Biden said, “They are wrong. There’s nothing to sustain that.” Jill Biden supported her husband’s statement. Together, they pushed back strongly against rumors and negative books about Biden’s health and mental fitness.
