Democrats are circling the wagons after Ashley Biden, daughter of Joe Biden, let loose on Instagram about recent reports questioning her father’s mental fitness. Her comments come as critics continue to seize on President Biden’s public stumbles, and the new book “Original Sin” ignites debate over the former president’s capacity.
According to Fox News, Ashley Biden dismissed the mounting coverage as “DAMN disrespectful and untrue,” calling out what she described as “fake news” and “noise” surrounding her father’s health. She insisted the only “coverup” in her family was a “BEACH coverup,” mocking the allegations that the Biden family has been shielding the public from the truth.
Ashley Biden’s Instagram post featured a family photo on the beach, where she expressed gratitude for her parents and frustration with the media narrative. She pushed back hard against books and news reports suggesting her father suffered any mental decline while in office, even as critics point to mounting evidence and eyewitness accounts cited in the recent bestsellers. The Biden family, now facing renewed scrutiny after the president’s recent prostate cancer diagnosis, is fighting to control the narrative—while political rivals and members of the press are doubling down.
Ashley Biden’s response did not hold back. She called the coverage “bulls---” and said that while her father “aged, YES! As we all do!” he remained, in her words, “MORE than capable of doing the job.” She described the presidency as a demanding role and insisted her father worked harder than anyone she had ever known.
On Monday, Ashley wrote, “He took his duty and sacred obligation to this country very seriously.” Her post targeted recent reporting by journalists and authors, notably the book “Original Sin” by Axios’ Alex Thompson and CNN’s Jake Tapper. The book claims there were “frantic efforts” by the Biden administration to conceal signs of cognitive decline, relying on unnamed sources and leaked anecdotes from staffers and insiders.
The Biden family’s public defense extends beyond Ashley. Naomi Biden, Hunter Biden’s daughter, also unloaded on the book in a recent social media post. She called it “political fairy smut for the permanent, professional chattering class,” adding, “Put simply, it amounts to a bunch of unoriginal, uninspired lies written by irresponsible self promoting journalists out to make a quick buck.” Both women have sharply criticized the use of anonymous sources and what they say are false narratives.
The Biden family’s aggressive reaction comes at a moment of intense political scrutiny. Biden’s fitness for office has been a recurring theme on campaign trails and in media coverage for years. Critics argue that the president’s frequent gaffes, apparent confusion, and physical missteps signal deeper issues, while defenders insist such moments are blown out of proportion by partisan actors.
Ashley Biden’s Instagram post was not just a personal defense; it was a broadside against the media. She wrote, “The noise is so DAMN disrespectful and untrue… AND, it’s just that – noise/static – created by those committed to perpetuating and profiting from some real BS. Get lost with your anonymous sources and fake news.” Her remarks echo a growing sentiment among Democrats that media coverage is unfair and driven by profit or political agenda.
Meanwhile, supporters of the book and its claims maintain that the American people have a right to full transparency about the health of their leaders. They argue that the “coverup” described in “Original Sin” and similar reports represents a serious breach of public trust, no matter how forcefully the Biden family disputes it.
Authors Alex Thompson and Jake Tapper, co-authors of “Original Sin,” allege in their book that top aides and family members went out of their way to hide the president’s declining abilities. Their reporting describes a White House environment where staff worked overtime to minimize the president’s exposure and shield him from situations that could reveal his condition.
Supporters of the book point to a pattern of concerning behavior and odd incidents that have played out in public view. They claim these stories, corroborated by anonymous sources, are not just partisan attacks but are worthy of public discussion. Conservative media personalities have amplified these claims, pressing the point that voters deserve to know if the president is up to the job.
Biden’s defenders, however, accuse critics of engaging in character assassination and exploiting the natural effects of aging for political gain. They highlight that the presidency is an extraordinarily stressful position and dismiss the health questions as politically motivated “noise.”
Ashley Biden’s Instagram outburst marks the latest salvo in the ongoing battle over her father’s legacy and fitness for office. The Biden family’s highly public defense comes as critics continue to raise questions and as campaign season heats up, ensuring the debate will not fade from the headlines anytime soon.
Ashley and Naomi Biden have both made clear they see the latest wave of reporting as not just unfair, but malicious and profit-driven. They insist that family support and gratitude outweigh the swirling rumors and that President Biden’s commitment to public service should not be overshadowed by what they call “fake news.”
As the election season intensifies, the Biden family’s responses and the ongoing criticism from political opponents and media sources are certain to shape the public’s perception. With the president’s health now a centerpiece of national conversation, both sides appear ready for a prolonged and bitter fight over the truth.
