Fraud in the Oval Office: The White House Cover-Up Exposed

For four long years, the nation was deceived. The so-called leaders of the free world operated as though the American people were mere spectators at a puppet show—and the marionette strings were held tightly by an unelected clique of aides and handlers. We now know, thanks to a damning investigation by The Wall Street Journal, that President Joe Biden’s mental decline was not only a known issue from day one but was systematically covered up by his closest advisors and White House staff.

This wasn’t just poor management or political spin; it was fraud against the United States government and the American people. The deliberate concealment of a president’s inability to fulfill his constitutional duties is not only immoral but illegal. The culprits must face both criminal and civil consequences to restore integrity to the republic and ensure such a betrayal never happens again.

The Crime Against the Republic

When Biden entered the Oval Office in January 2021, his decline was already apparent. His team—a shadowy “triumvirate” of close advisors like Bruce Reed, Steve Ricchetti, and Mike Donilon—moved swiftly to shield the president from scrutiny. Meetings were canceled, national security decisions were delayed, and public appearances were carefully orchestrated to avoid gaffes. On Biden’s "bad days," aides scrambled to fill his shoes, assuming roles that rightfully belong to the commander-in-chief. His own Cabinet—those constitutionally required to lead alongside him—was kept at arm’s length.

This wasn’t incompetence; it was orchestration. Staffers engaged in an elaborate ruse to hide the president’s incapacity. Congressman Adam Smith, then chair of the House Armed Services Committee, could not even contact Biden ahead of the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal in 2021. Thirteen service members lost their lives that day because critical decisions were being made without leadership—or worse, with Biden as a figurehead manipulated by his handlers.

The deception extended into the most sacred realms of governance. Special Counsel Robert Hur’s investigation into Biden’s classified document mishandling confirmed the charade: Biden, at 81, could not repeat lines fed to him by his own staff. Hur’s refusal to charge Biden stemmed from the grim reality that a jury would see him as a “sympathetic, elderly man with a poor memory.” Such words—“pitying” words—should never be uttered about the leader of the free world. And yet, for four years, the White House knew and hid this fact.

Criminal Conduct and Legal Accountability

There is no question that White House officials and staff engaged in a criminal conspiracy to defraud the American people and the U.S. government. Under 18 U.S.C. § 371, it is a federal crime to conspire to defraud the United States by obstructing lawful government processes. By hiding Biden’s decline, these individuals disrupted the constitutional chain of command and obstructed the 25th Amendment process, which provides a legal remedy for presidential incapacity.

Furthermore, under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, knowingly concealing or misrepresenting material facts to federal officials constitutes fraud. The cover-up forced officials—in Congress, the military, and national security—to operate under false pretenses, believing Biden was capable of fulfilling his duties when he clearly was not.

Even worse, the White House’s calculated deception endangered national security. When aides must repeat cues to a sitting president, provide him instruction cards on where to walk and sit, and shield him from public scrutiny, the entire nation is left vulnerable. These actions amount to obstruction of government functions under 18 U.S.C. § 1503 and demand immediate investigation.

The Constitutional Betrayal

This cover-up strikes at the heart of the Constitution. The 25th Amendment exists precisely for situations like this: when a president becomes unable to perform his duties, power must shift to the vice president to ensure the continuity of governance. By deliberately concealing Biden’s incapacitation, his aides violated not just the trust of the American people but the constitutional framework that sustains the republic.

We are not governed by kings whose infirmities can be quietly managed by courtiers and confidants. We are a nation of laws, where power flows from the consent of the governed. To deny the public the truth about Biden’s condition—while permitting a cabal of unelected “Biden whisperers” to wield power in his name—is a betrayal reminiscent of ancient Rome’s worst excesses. Cicero himself warned against such duplicity, for it weakens both the state and its people.

The Political Fallout

The consequences of this fraud are staggering. America nearly re-elected Joe Biden for a second term, oblivious to the full extent of his decline. Only the disastrous debate against Donald Trump this past June shattered the illusion. The spectacle of Biden’s vacant stares and incoherent answers was undeniable. Democrats themselves turned on him, realizing the ruse had become unsustainable.

But let us not forget: this cover-up wasn’t just about Biden’s health. It was about control. A small clique of advisors—accountable to no one—exerted outsized influence over the executive branch. Decisions impacting national security, the economy, and foreign policy were made not by an elected president but by staffers who had no business wielding such power. The Biden presidency became a shadow government, an affront to American sovereignty and democratic principles.

Prosecution Is the Only Remedy

To restore faith in our system, those responsible for this cover-up must be held accountable. Criminal charges under 18 U.S.C. § 371 and § 1001 must be pursued against those who participated in this conspiracy. Civil actions for breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and misrepresentation should follow to expose the full scope of the deception.

Moreover, Congress must investigate the failures of the 25th Amendment process. Why was it not invoked? Who stood in its way? How far did the conspiracy reach? The American people deserve answers, and those complicit in this fraud deserve justice.

Conclusion

The Biden presidency will be etched into history as a dark betrayal—a sham built not just on failures but on calculated deceit and hidden infirmity. A man unfit to serve was propped up by a circle of unelected handlers who usurped power from the office of the presidency. This was not governance; it was a coup cloaked in secrecy and deceit.

If we fail to prosecute those who orchestrated this cover-up, we invite further abuses of power. We allow unelected staffers to rule in the shadows, unchecked and unaccountable. The republic cannot endure such betrayals.

Justice demands action. The Constitution demands accountability. Let the prosecutions begin. Will we allow such betrayals to go unpunished?

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