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As the Wall Street Journal report indicated, apprehensions about Biden’s cognitive capabilities were being brushed aside well into the current administration. Critics, including former aides and political commentators, question how those close to Biden could have remained oblivious to the mounting evidence of cognitive issues, prompting an environment where misinformation and denial were rampant.
The comments made by White House Press Secretaries in response to Biden’s public slips further underline this dynamic. Assertions dismissed as "cheap fakes" or "bad nights" became regular reassurances, creating an atmosphere resistant to serious discussion over Biden's abilities.