A recent New York Post editorial criticizes journalists for allegedly covering up President Biden's declining mental state, arguing they misled the public and should be held accountable. The editorial board accuses these journalists of ignoring clear signs of Biden's cognitive struggles, instead choosing to “gaslight America” by portraying him as fully capable. This criticism comes as the media faces increased scrutiny for its coverage of Biden's fitness for office throughout the 2024 presidential race.

The Post points to several instances where media pundits defended Biden's mental acuity despite concerns raised by various reports and public appearances. These include Special Counsel Robert Hur's report describing Biden as “well-meaning but forgetful,” videos showing him appearing disoriented, and a Wall Street Journal article detailing concerns about his behind-the-scenes behavior. The Post argues that journalists dismissed legitimate concerns about Biden's health as right-wing conspiracy theories, despite polls indicating widespread public concern about his age and fitness for office.

The editorial highlights Biden's faltering debate performance in June as a turning point, after which he faced pressure to withdraw from the race. The Post contends that journalists only acknowledged Biden’s cognitive decline after it became undeniable during the debate, and now their attempts to admit their errors seem insincere given their previous staunch defense of the president. A Semafor report is cited, in which several liberal journalists admitted their defense of Biden was their biggest mistake of 2024. The Post emphasizes that these admissions are too little, too late, and do not absolve these journalists of responsibility for misleading the public.

The editorial also references a Wall Street Journal report based on interviews with White House staff, alleging that Biden's stamina issues were evident early in his presidency. While the White House disputed these claims, the Post argues that the media's complicity in downplaying concerns about Biden's fitness for office has further eroded public trust in journalism, which is already at a historic low according to Gallup polls.

The New York Post concludes by demanding accountability for journalists who allegedly participated in this “grotesque scandal,” insisting that they should not be allowed to forget their role in misleading the public about Biden's cognitive abilities.