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Biden Aides Floated Wheelchair Use in Second Term, Book by Tapper and Thompson Says

  • Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson released a book titled "Original Sin" on May 20, 2025, revealing Biden aides discussed using a wheelchair during his second term.
  • Drawing on over 200 interviews conducted predominantly with Democratic insiders after the 2024 election, the book reveals that concerns about Biden’s physical health sparked private conversations among his aides.
  • Biden’s team took steps like shorter walking paths and handrails to protect him, while aides walked closely to block visuals and prevent falls during the 2024 reelection bid.
  • Biden's personal physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor warned a fall might require a wheelchair for recovery, but a spokesperson said Biden’s stiffened gait caused by spinal wear required no special treatment.
  • Despite reported physical deterioration, Biden and Jill Biden defended his presidency and pushed back on cognitive decline claims during a May 2025 interview on ABC's 'The View.
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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
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