Books reveal Biden’s decline, Democratic missteps, and Trump’s resurgence
Several new books paint a damning picture of President Joe Biden’s final year in office, portraying him as increasingly unfit to face Donald Trump in 2024. Despite Biden’s insistence that no one pushed him out, insiders and Democratic leaders forced his withdrawal, citing age and declining capacity. Kamala Harris replaced him but failed to unify the party or mount an effective campaign, leading to a crushing defeat.
Books by Jonathan Allen, Amie Parnes, Chris Whipple, and others describe White House infighting, aides in denial, and missteps in strategy. Harris’s own campaign faltered under poor staffing choices and limited time. A forthcoming book, Original Sin, claims Biden’s family urged him to run again, ignoring warning signs and enabling a cover-up.
Meanwhile, Trump—back in office—continues to invoke Biden as a failed president, using him as a political foil. He references Biden frequently, mocking his age and leadership while portraying himself as America’s savior. Though Biden has exited politics, Trump ensures he remains at the center of political discourse, blaming him for ongoing challenges and using him to justify his own return.
Observers argue the Democratic Party’s denial about aging leadership played a major role in the debacle, with calls growing for generational change.