In a recent Fox News segment, Joe Kcha, a Fox News contributor and senior writer for The Washington Examiner, delivered a scathing critique of how the media is handling President Joe Biden’s cognitive health, arguing that it’s a major cover-up that has been overlooked for years. Kcha’s remarks were made in response to a growing conversation about the potential cognitive decline of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden, with the latter being the focal point of his criticism.

The Growing Debate: Biden’s Cognitive Decline

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The discussion was sparked by the release of a new book about Joe Biden’s mental health, which has drawn significant attention. According to Kcha, the revelations about Biden’s cognitive decline are not new and should have been part of a much larger conversation about his ability to lead. He pointed to CNN’s Jake Tapper, who had noted that concerns about Biden’s cognitive abilities have existed for nearly a decade, dating back to 2015, and claimed the media has largely ignored or downplayed these concerns. Kcha suggested that the timing of the book’s release—only now, after the 2020 election—points to a deliberate attempt by the media to suppress the story for political reasons.

Kcha took aim at the media’s approach to this issue, contrasting it with the ongoing scrutiny of former President Donald Trump. While Trump has been frequently criticized for alleged cognitive issues, Kcha pointed out that many of these claims have been exaggerated or politicized. “Donald Trump is not going through cognitive decline. He is the most active, most accessible, most lucid president we have seen in our lifetime,” he argued. Kcha believes that the media’s intense focus on Trump’s supposed decline is part of a larger political agenda, while Biden’s own struggles remain largely unexamined.

The Media’s Double Standards: Trump vs. Biden

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The conversation took a more personal turn when Kcha discussed the double standards in the way the media treats Trump’s health compared to Biden’s. “If you’re telling me that hundreds of people knew that Biden was not able to do his job, then where the hell was everybody?” Kcha asked. He emphasized that if Trump’s cognitive abilities were questioned, there would be widespread media coverage and scrutiny, but the same level of attention is not being given to Biden, despite similar concerns.

This divide, according to Kcha, is rooted in political bias. The media, he claimed, is far more willing to scrutinize Trump for his behavior and statements, while Biden’s health issues are downplayed or ignored altogether. Kcha highlighted how the media’s approach to political figures often depends on their party affiliation and whether they align with the media’s own ideological views.

Biden’s Leadership and National Security Concerns

Kcha didn’t stop at Biden’s cognitive issues but also raised serious concerns about the implications of a president potentially struggling with cognitive decline, especially when it comes to matters of national security. “The fact that Biden has the nuclear codes and may not be prepared for a 2 a.m. phone call is a concern for everyone,” he said, suggesting that the president’s fitness for office should be closely examined.

Kcha’s comments reflect a broader skepticism about Biden’s leadership capabilities, especially when compared to Trump’s more hands-on approach during his tenure. While Trump’s temperament and behavior have often been scrutinized, Kcha argued that the greater concern should be whether a leader is fit to make critical decisions, particularly in moments of crisis.

The Biden Administration’s Response to Criticism

The White House has yet to address the growing concerns about Biden’s cognitive health in any meaningful way, and Kcha believes that this lack of transparency is troubling. He speculated that the media’s reluctance to cover the issue stems from a desire to protect the Biden administration from further criticism, especially as the 2024 election approaches. As Kcha pointed out, the media’s efforts to shield Biden from scrutiny are at odds with the kind of intense coverage Trump has faced, leading to a fundamental imbalance in how the two figures are treated.

The “Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day” Incident

While the conversation about cognitive decline and media bias dominated much of the segment, a lighter moment occurred when the topic shifted to the recent “Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day” event at the White House. During the event, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked by a child, “Which president is Donald Trump’s favorite, besides himself?” Leavitt’s response, joking that Trump would probably say George Washington, sparked a moment of levity. However, Kcha’s take was that it was a sign of the more human side of the press operation in contrast to the more robotic, controlled nature of previous administrations.

Kcha remarked that the informal and family-friendly atmosphere was refreshing, but still carried an element of media control and political messaging. “It’s open season there, right? You have all these different kinds of people from podcasts and new media asking questions,” Kcha said, acknowledging that the press had evolved to include a broader range of voices.

Conclusion: The Divide in Media Coverage

The conversation about Biden’s cognitive health and the media’s treatment of it has ignited a larger discussion about how political narratives are shaped by the press. Kcha’s argument that Biden’s cognitive decline is being purposefully overlooked by the media raises important questions about transparency and accountability in political reporting.

As the 2024 election looms, the tension between political leaders, the media, and the public will likely continue to grow. The scrutiny placed on both Biden and Trump’s health could become a pivotal issue in the upcoming election, but the media’s role in shaping this narrative will be just as crucial. Whether the press will continue to protect certain figures while aggressively questioning others remains to be seen—but one thing is clear: the divide between how political figures are treated by the media is only becoming more pronounced.