Poll Results

YES: 9% | NO: 91%

Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent survey. We asked:

“Was the mainstream media honest about Biden’s mental health?”

This question touches on a larger issue of media credibility, public transparency, and trust in institutions. The health and mental fitness of the President of the United States is not just a private matter — it’s a national concern with global implications.

Why This Matters

As President Biden’s term progressed, public discussion around his cognitive sharpness became more frequent. Whether during press events, speeches, or public appearances, moments of visible confusion and verbal missteps sparked concern across the political spectrum.

The question now is whether the media fulfilled its responsibility to report fully and fairly — or whether it withheld information from the public.

Arguments from Those Who Said “No – The Media Was Not Honest”

• Insiders Confirmed There Was a Cover-Up:
  In the 2024 book Original Sin by CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Axios reporter Alex Thompson, it’s revealed that senior White House aides worked to shield President Biden from public exposure when he was least mentally sharp. Tapper reported that the administration was “lying — not only to the public and the press, but to their own Cabinet.” This admission, from two reporters with direct access, cast serious doubt on how much was intentionally hidden.
• Even Democrats Were Concerned:
  Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN), who challenged Biden in the 2024 primaries, repeatedly expressed concerns about the President’s mental fitness and said many Democrats privately agreed — but remained silent. After Biden’s withdrawal from the race, Phillips pointed to what he described as a “quiet understanding” among party insiders that the President was not up for another term.
• Calls for Investigation Cross Party Lines:
  Political analyst Mark Halperin urged both parties to support a congressional investigation into what was known and concealed about Biden’s cognitive state. He called such a probe “the right thing to do” — not for partisan gain, but to restore trust in government transparency.
• Media Avoided the Story Until It Was Too Late:
  Despite numerous incidents — stumbles, memory lapses, and long pauses during public appearances — major news outlets largely avoided pressing questions. Some observers argue the press only began discussing Biden’s mental fitness openly after the 2024 campaign was already in crisis.
• A Missed Responsibility to the Public:
  Many respondents feel the press failed in one of its core duties: to hold the powerful accountable, even when it’s politically inconvenient.

Arguments from Those Who Said “Yes – The Media Was Honest”

• Respect for Medical Privacy:
  Supporters argue that unless the White House physician declared Biden medically unfit, journalists had no obligation to speculate on his health without verified information.
• Avoiding Politically Charged Rumors:
  News organizations may have been cautious not to amplify what could be seen as partisan attacks or edited clips taken out of context, particularly in the absence of formal medical evidence.
• Focus on the Job, Not the Gaffes:
  Some believe the media rightly chose to focus on policy, governance, and legislative outcomes, rather than minor or age-related verbal slips.
• Regular Medical Briefings Were Provided:
  The White House did issue health summaries and updates. For those who trust those reports, there was no clear justification for deeper medical probing.

Conclusion

This poll’s results show that a clear majority of respondents believe the mainstream media was not honest about President Biden’s mental health — and that important information may have been withheld from the public.

With insiders and even some Democrats now publicly raising concerns, the question isn’t whether the signs were there — but why more wasn’t done to report them.

We thank everyone who participated. Your voice plays a critical role in conversations about transparency, accountability, and trust in the institutions that serve the public.