Whispers of concern about former President Joe Biden’s health have turned into a deafening roar with recent revelations that can no longer be ignored.

According to Fox News, audio leaks, political books, and a single Cabinet member breaking ranks have painted a troubling picture of Biden’s cognitive and physical decline during his time in office, raising questions about who was truly steering the ship of state.

Concerns about Biden’s mental sharpness aren’t new, with conservative voices sounding the alarm as far back as the 2020 campaign, alleging a cover-up by his inner circle. Fox News Digital has been reporting on this for years, pointing to a pattern of obfuscation. And let’s be honest, if you can’t trust the folks closest to the president to level with the public, who can you trust?

Unanswered Questions on Biden’s Fitness

Fast forward to the June 2024 presidential debate against Donald Trump, where Biden’s performance—marked by stumbles and lost thoughts—ignited a firestorm of criticism. Even traditional Democrat allies and media outlets began openly questioning his fitness to serve, with some urging him to step aside. It was a rare moment of bipartisan agreement, though for very different reasons.

In October 2023, audio from Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur surfaced, revealing a man struggling to articulate thoughts, slurring words, and even faltering on personal milestones like the year his son Beau passed away in 2015. The raw tapes, released earlier in May 2025, contrast sharply with the vibrant senator from Delaware many remember. It’s a tough listen, and tougher to ignore.

Hur’s investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents concluded in February 2024 with no charges, but his description of Biden as a “sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory” drew sharp rebukes from Biden, Kamala Harris, and other Democrats. Harris called the report “gratuitous” and “inaccurate.” But when the audio itself shows Biden grappling with dates and details, one wonders if the criticism was more about optics than substance.

Cabinet Silence Sparks Speculation

Fox News Digital reached out to 26 Biden administration officials, including Harris and former Chief of Staff Jeff Zients, asking if they still believed Biden was fit to serve. Only one, former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, responded. That deafening silence speaks louder than any press release ever could.

Becerra offered a measured defense, saying, “I met with President Biden when needed to make important decisions.” He acknowledged Biden aging but pivoted to achievements like expanding healthcare. Noble, sure, but sidestepping the core issue of mental acuity isn’t exactly a ringing endorsement.

Meanwhile, recent political books released roughly four months after Biden’s Oval Office exit in January 2025 paint a grim picture of his health, with staffers reportedly discussing the possibility of a wheelchair due to physical decline. Authors Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson noted internal talks of a “difficult recovery” if Biden suffered another fall. It’s a sobering thought—leadership reduced to logistics over capability.

Health Revelations and Cover-Up Claims

Adding to the concern, Biden’s office recently disclosed a diagnosis of aggressive, metastasized prostate cancer, now under treatment. Shockingly, none of his annual physicals as president tested for this, with his last known prostate blood test dating back to 2014. For a nation that demands transparency from its leaders, this oversight feels like a gut punch.

Conservatives have long floated invoking the 25th Amendment, which would require Harris and a Cabinet majority to declare Biden unfit, but no such action ever materialized. Some in 2024 pushed the idea hard, yet the administration held firm. Perhaps loyalty trumped duty, or perhaps the political cost was deemed too steep.

President Trump hasn’t minced words, labeling an alleged health cover-up a “scandal” and pointing fingers at White House staffers for supposedly running the show via an autopen for signatures. His Truth Social post in May 2025 mused, “Whoever had control of the 'AUTOPEN' is looking to be a bigger scandal.” Hyperbole? Maybe, but the Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project did find consistent autopen signatures on executive orders, raising eyebrows.

What Did the Inner Circle Know?

Political books in 2025 claim Biden’s inner circle was well aware of his struggles, with journalist Amie Parnes noting, “All of them” bore responsibility for shielding his decline. She described a man “closed off” and a “shell” of his former self compared to his vice-presidential days. It’s a damning indictment of a system more focused on image than accountability.

The audio from the Hur interview captures Biden’s confusion firsthand as he stumbles over timelines and personal history, asking, “What month did Beau die?” That raw moment, unscripted and unfiltered, cuts through any polished narrative. It’s not just a slip; it’s a window into a deeper struggle.

As the dust settles on Biden’s presidency, the question lingers: Why did so few speak up when the stakes were so high? If a majority of Cabinet officials believed he couldn’t perform, the 25th Amendment was an option, yet it gathered dust. Perhaps it’s time to rethink how we ensure our leaders are truly up to the task—because ignoring the obvious isn’t leadership, it’s negligence.