News of Jake Tapper’s groveling apology to Lara Trump proves that conservative instincts were spot-on about Joe Biden’s fading mental sharpness.
In 2020, Lara Trump warned during a CNN appearance of Biden’s cognitive decline, only to be rudely dismissed by Tapper, who now admits she was right, as the Daily Mail reports. This saga, which has unfolded over the years, reveals a media establishment reluctant to face uncomfortable truths. It’s a tale of vindication for those who saw through the narrative.
Back in October 2020, Lara Trump, on CNN, pointed to Biden’s manner of speaking and habitual gaffes as evidence of “a very clear cognitive decline.” Tapper snapped back, accusing her of mocking Biden’s stutter and lacking “standing to diagnose” anyone. His condescension set the stage for a reckoning.
Lara Trump didn’t back down, but Tapper’s interruption framed her as uninformed, a tactic all too familiar in legacy media. The exchange, now infamous, lingered as Biden’s presidency raised more questions. Conservatives, meanwhile, continued to sound the alarm.
Fast forward to June 2024, when Tapper moderated a presidential debate between Biden and Donald Trump alongside Dana Bash. Biden’s performance was so alarmingly bad that Tapper messaged his team, “holy smokes,” while Bash noted, “He just lost the election.” That debate became a turning point, exposing what Lara Trump had flagged years earlier.
By September 2022, Biden’s mental lapses were undeniable, like when he called out for the late Rep. Jackie Walorski at a White House event. “Where’s Jackie?” he asked, despite having issued condolences for her death a month prior. Such moments fueled public skepticism about his fitness.
In 2024, Biden’s failure to recognize actor and longtime supporter George Clooney at a fundraiser further eroded confidence. Reports surfaced that White House aides limited Biden’s interactions, even with his own Cabinet members, suggesting a tightly controlled bubble. One Cabinet secretary admitted speaking only to aides, not Biden himself.
Lara Trump, in June 2024, took to X to remind everyone of Tapper’s 2020 dismissal, accusing him of falsely claiming she mocked Biden’s stutter. She re-shared that post in February of this year, as the release of Tapper's book on the Biden cover-up loomed. Her persistence kept the issue alive, proving actions have consequences.
Tapper’s tell-all book, released this month, detailed Biden’s diminished “access” in the White House, based on hundreds of interviews. It painted a picture of a president shielded by staff, confirming conservative suspicions. Yet Tapper’s earlier role in downplaying these concerns drew sharp criticism.
In March, Tapper called Lara Trump to apologize, admitting, “You were right, and I was wrong.” He promised to say so publicly when his book launched. The timing, just weeks before his book’s release, raised eyebrows about his motives.
On the Megyn Kelly Show, Kelly pressed Tapper, replaying their 2020 clash and asking if he owed Lara an apology. “I didn’t [press the issue of Biden’s infirmities],” Tapper admitted, expressing “humility about my coverage.” His mea culpa felt like too little, too late.
Tapper reiterated his regret about his attack on Trump stating on Piers Morgan Uncensored earlier this week, “She was right, and I was wrong.” He called for “soul-searching” in legacy media, admitting conservative media had been “hip to this” while others lagged. His candor, though, couldn’t erase years of skepticism.
Lara Trump, in a Fox News appearance on Wednesday, wasn’t buying Tapper’s remorse, stating, “It feels a little bit too late to me.” She argued that Tapper couldn’t “discount his role” in shaping public perception. Her sharp rebuke underscored a broader distrust in media gatekeepers.
“They have lost the American people’s trust,” Lara Trump declared on Fox News, tying media failures to Donald Trump’s political resurgence. She emphasized that authenticity resonates with voters, a jab at elites who dismissed her warnings. The damage, she noted, is done.
Biden’s recent prostate cancer diagnosis, coupled with unverified claims about his health, has only deepened public unease. MAGA loyalists are now demanding answers from Biden’s physician, Kevin O’Connor, who long assured the public of Biden’s vigor. The autopen controversy, raised by President Trump, further muddles the waters, hinting at a presidency that was on autopilot.
