Ashley Biden blasts 'untrue' claims about dad Joe's decline, says he was 'more than capable' as president
WASHINGTON, DC: Ashley Biden pushed back hard against ongoing speculation about her father Joe Biden’s mental acuity, calling recent media coverage “disrespectful and untrue” in a strongly worded Instagram post on Monday, June 2.
Posting a family photo of herself with the former president and former first lady Jill Biden at the beach, Ashley addressed the swirling narratives fueled by recent books and reports without directly naming authors or outlets and took aim at anonymous sources she says are behind false portrayals of her father, according to Fox News.
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Ashley Biden blasts 'disrespectful' reports on her dad Joe’s mental fitness
“The ONLY coverup of this family is a BEACH coverup,” Ashley Biden wrote, dismissing claims of a White House cover-up as absurd. “He aged, YES! As we all do! And the stress of the presidency accelerates. But he was always MORE than capable of doing the job. And a damn good one,” the former first daughter added.
While Ashley didn’t mention CNN host Jake Tapper and Axios reporter Alex Thompson’s new book 'Original Sin' by name, she appeared to respond to its core allegation that Biden’s aides concealed signs of cognitive decline during his presidency.
She continued, “The noise is so DAMN disrespectful and untrue. Created by those committed to perpetuating and profiting from some real BS. Get lost with your anonymous sources and fake news.”
Ashley praised her father’s work ethic, saying he “worked harder than anyone I have ever known” and took his role as president with “sacred obligation.”
The 43-year-old also expressed gratitude to those who had shown support in light of her father’s recent prostate cancer diagnosis, noting she was “super grateful for the love and support.”
"We, like any family, chose HOPE during times of great despair/uphill battles. And we continue - to chose hope. That’s what Dad taught + gave us," she added.
Naomi Biden criticizes Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's 'Original Sin' as 'political fairy smut'
Naomi Biden, granddaughter of former president Joe Biden, has fiercely denounced the book 'Original Sin', describing it as a baseless, sensationalist attack on her grandfather’s legacy.
In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the 31-year-old dismissed the book’s claims as “political fairy smut” designed for media insiders who, she says, profit from cheap spectacle.
Just read a copy of this silly book, and if anyone is curious for a review from someone who lived it first-hand: this book is political fairy smut for the permanent, professional chattering class. The ones who rarely enter the arena, but profit from the spectacle of those that… https://t.co/nANtfNhEqI
— Naomi Biden (@NaomiBiden) May 19, 2025
“Just read a copy of this silly book. Put simply, it amounts to a bunch of unoriginal, uninspired lies written by irresponsible self-promoting journalists out to make a quick buck,” wrote Naomi, daughter of Hunter Biden.
Naomi’s post directly challenges the assertions made by Tapper and Thompson in their book, which details a systematic effort by the Biden administration to conceal his physical and mental decline during his time in office.
She also dismissed the book’s sourcing as dubious at best. “It relied on unnamed, anonymous sources pushing a self-serving false narrative,” she wrote.
Internet drags Ashley Biden as she defends dad Joe against decline allegations
Ashley Biden’s defense of her father, Joe Biden, amid ongoing scrutiny about his mental decline has triggered intense backlash across social media. Her comments, intended to reaffirm his capability and dedication, were met with waves of skepticism and anger from critics online.
One wrote, “So sad still covering up wow!!” while another claimed, “The corruption your family is involved in knows no bounds. Biden will go down as the WORST President United States history.”
Critics also took aim at Biden’s time in office, with one writing, “Harder than anyone? He spent over 400 days ON VACATION!! Guess it doesn’t take too much time selling out the country to the highest bidder.”
“You and your entire family have been lying to the American people for years,” another commented. One more wrote, “None of this is true. Worst president ever. So thankful for President Trump.”
Another bluntly stated, “History will find your father to be the worst President in the US.”
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