Discussion of Biden’s Cabinet and Trustworthiness
Recently, on MSNBC’s "The Weekend," host Eugene Daniels raised an important question about trust in former members of President Biden’s administration. He referenced cabinet secretaries who spoke to author Alex Thompson about Biden’s evident decline but remained silent during their time in office. Daniels pointedly asked why the public should trust these officials now, suggesting they might have ulterior motives, such as seeking positions in future administrations or aiming for roles in lobbying or think tanks.
Thompson, who co-wrote the book "Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again," responded to these concerns. He revealed that the cabinet secretaries he interviewed were hesitant to speak out while in office because they feared their words might inadvertently benefit former President Trump. A key insight from the interviews indicated that access to Biden had diminished over time, with even cabinet members often excluded from key discussions.
Elise Jordan, another co-host, pointed out that these revelations painted a troubling picture of leadership within the Biden administration. She shared a quote from one of the secretaries, underscoring that as time progressed, the circle of people close to Biden became increasingly small.
There were also discussions about the motivations behind the cabinet members’ reluctance to speak out sooner. Thompson highlighted that many felt it wouldn’t effectively change Biden’s trajectory in the race and would likely serve Trump’s interests instead. In one notable instance, a cabinet official described a cabinet meeting where Biden appeared incoherent, further fueling concerns about his leadership capabilities.
Additionally, Daniels noted that Naomi Biden, the president’s granddaughter, criticized Thompson’s book on social media, calling it “political fairy smut.” Thompson, however, stood by the integrity of his work and the loyalty of the Biden family, pushing back against the granddaughter’s comments.
As discussions unfolded, some former Biden officials were invited to defend their actions but did not accept. Daniel Koh, a former deputy assistant to Biden, later joined the conversation but quickly redirected focus to Trump when asked about Biden’s perceived shortcomings.
The conversation about trust, transparency, and leadership in the Biden administration continues to resonate as more insiders begin to voice their concerns.
