Biden's "obvious cognitive decline" was the most "underreported" story in 2024, according to a CBS reporter.

According to CBS' Jan Crawford, Biden's advisers "handled his limitations."

Biden's "obvious cognitive decline" was the most "underreported" story in 2024, according to a CBS reporter.
Biden's "obvious cognitive decline" was the most "underreported" story in 2024, according to a CBS reporter.

In 2024, the most underreported story was President Biden's age, which reached a critical point when members of his own party pressured him to withdraw from the campaign.

"According to Crawford on "Face the Nation," Joe Biden's cognitive decline was evident in a televised debate and is unquestionable."

Some advisers close to the president have been concerned about Biden's health since the early days of his administration, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and other outlets. The White House frequently dismissed questions about his abilities and even called videos that appeared to show Biden confused or out of step "cheap fakes."

CBS reporter Jan Crawford
CBS News correspondent Jan Crawford said that the most underreported story in 2024 was concerns around President Biden's cognitive decline. (CBS News)

"For four years, it has been reported in the Wall Street Journal that his advisers managed his limitations, yet he still insisted on running for president," she said.

"Crawford argued that the added media pressure could have led to a primary for the Democrats, and he should have more forcefully questioned whether the individual was fit for office for another four years."

"Despite her belief that it could have altered the election's outcome, she stated that his advisers claim he regrets dropping out of the race and believes he could have defeated Trump. She believes this to be either delusional or a form of gaslighting."

Biden and Trump split
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump. (AP/Alex Brandon/Julia Nikhinson )

Biden stated that he felt terrible during the June debate with Trump and expressed that more severe concerns about his cognitive abilities should not have been taken seriously in a post-debate interview with George Stephanopoulos on ABC News.

"Biden stated, "I was feeling terrible. In fact, the doctors with me asked if they had done a COVID test because they were trying to determine what was causing my symptoms. They conducted a test to see if I had any infection, specifically a virus. However, I didn't have COVID. I just had a really bad cold.""

The White House declined to comment on Planet Chronicle Digital's request.

Planet Chronicle' Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.

by Jeffrey Clark

media

Lawmakers from the Democratic party drafted a letter accusing Meta, OpenAI, and Google of attempting to "curry favor" with former President Trump.

Lawmakers from the Democratic party drafted a letter accusing Meta, OpenAI, and Google of attempting to "curry favor" with former President Trump.

media
TikTok influencers express disappointment and sadness after Supreme Court ruling: 'I can't believe this is happening'

TikTok influencers express disappointment and sadness after Supreme Court ruling: 'I can't believe this is happening'

media
Colbert jests that he may lose his show under Trump, lamenting the end of the Biden administration.

Colbert jests that he may lose his show under Trump, lamenting the end of the Biden administration.

media
Navy veteran wins punitive damages from CNN for defamation.

Navy veteran wins punitive damages from CNN for defamation.

media
Biden's 2024 campaign: Schumer reveals private talks with president.

Biden's 2024 campaign: Schumer reveals private talks with president.

media
In his final interview with MSNBC, Lawrence O'Donnell praises Biden's accomplishments, calling them "like a magic trick."

In his final interview with MSNBC, Lawrence O'Donnell praises Biden's accomplishments, calling them "like a magic trick."

media
Stephen A. Smith criticizes those who try to appease Trump to avoid being attacked.

Stephen A. Smith criticizes those who try to appease Trump to avoid being attacked.

media
Jake Tapper of CNN concedes that the Hur report on Biden's memory was mostly accurate in hindsight.

Jake Tapper of CNN concedes that the Hur report on Biden's memory was mostly accurate in hindsight.

media
Michelle Obama's absence from Trump's inauguration has left Kid Rock feeling a bit miffed.

Michelle Obama's absence from Trump's inauguration has left Kid Rock feeling a bit miffed.

media
Biden's Justice Department prosecuted 21 pro-life protesters, and Trump was urged to pardon them.

Biden's Justice Department prosecuted 21 pro-life protesters, and Trump was urged to pardon them.

media
Jim Acosta of CNN responds to Trump's characterization of the media as "the enemy of the people" in an interview.

Jim Acosta of CNN responds to Trump's characterization of the media as "the enemy of the people" in an interview.

media
The CNN defamation trial: Closing arguments presented as jury begins to weigh lawsuit against network.

The CNN defamation trial: Closing arguments presented as jury begins to weigh lawsuit against network.

media
Biden's departure from office leaves Joy Behar feeling nostalgic: "I'll miss him already"

Biden's departure from office leaves Joy Behar feeling nostalgic: "I'll miss him already"

media
The cease-fire deal was secured due to Trump's influence, as stated by an ABC host on 'The View'.

The cease-fire deal was secured due to Trump's influence, as stated by an ABC host on 'The View'.

media
Video captures family's harrowing evacuation from Pacific Palisades during Los Angeles wildfires.

Video captures family's harrowing evacuation from Pacific Palisades during Los Angeles wildfires.

media
Michigan Democrat declines to align with her 'disconnected party': "I'm better off on my own"

Michigan Democrat declines to align with her 'disconnected party': "I'm better off on my own"

media