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Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Jake Tapper Pinpoints 'Big Tell' in Joe Biden 'Cover Up'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Jake Tapper, who has co-authored a new book about Joe Biden, has broken down what he thinks is a "big tell" that Biden's decline was being covered up. The CNN reporter, along with Axios journalist Alex Thompson, has written a book called Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again. Speaking to the BBC's Americast podcast, Tapper gave some examples of where Biden's decline was clear and how it was hidden from the public. Why It Matters Biden's time in office was plagued with rumors about his health, which all came to a head during last year's election. His age and health were dominant concerns among voters during his time as president, but the 82-year-old and the White House dismissed concerns about his mental acuity. Biden ultimately dropped out of the race as the Democratic Party's candidate presidential candidate against Trump after his disastrous performance in their only debate. What To Know Tapper said a "big tell" that Biden's decline was being covered up took place during and after a fundraiser in Los Angeles last year, when late-night host Jimmy Kimmel interviewed Biden and former president Barack Obama. There was a "20-to-30-minute conversation on stage" that was "only meant to boost Biden" but "there is no official campaign video released to the public of that," Tapper said. "It's shocking that that would happen, but only if you were trying to hide something from the public," Tapper added. He went on to describe how, when some video did escape, some of which showed Biden "wandering on stage and looking out into the audience blankly," the White House insisted they were "cheap fakes." "The White House suggests that it was fake - it wasn't fake, it was real," Tapper said. Tapper also told a story of how Biden did not recognize George Clooney backstage. President Joe Biden, second right, and first lady Jill Biden, right, greet CNN event moderators Dana Bash, from left, and Jake Tapper following a presidential debate with Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, hosted... President Joe Biden, second right, and first lady Jill Biden, right, greet CNN event moderators Dana Bash, from left, and Jake Tapper following a presidential debate with Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, hosted by CNN, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta. More AP "And President Biden had known George Clooney, he had met him after 9/11 and had meetings with him, knew him personally," Tapper said. "And Biden walks into this event and he doesn't recognize George Clooney," Tapper continued. "It's very obvious to people in this small group that George Clooney is not a face he recognizes. And his aide has to say 'you know George'." "And it's obvious to people there that he doesn't recognize him," he said. "That's a shocking lack of memory." Newsweek has contacted the Biden office, via online contact form, for comment. Biden's granddaughter Naomi Biden has rubbished the book as "unoriginal, uninspired lies." It comes after a press release issued from Biden's personal office on Sunday said that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday, with the cancer cells having spread to the bone. What People Are Saying Former President Joe Biden, on X on Monday: "Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support." Biden's granddaughter Naomi Biden wrote on X about Tapper's book: "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 do. Put simply, it amounts to a bunch of unoriginal, uninspired lies written by irresponsible self promoting journalists out to make a quick buck. It relies on unnamed, anonymous sources pushing a self-serving false narrative that absolves them of any responsibility for our current national nightmare." What Happens Next The former president and his family are reviewing treatment options by his physicians. Treatment for metastatic prostate cancer typically involves hormone therapy to suppress testosterone, which feeds the cancer's growth. Additional options may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy for bone metastases, and newer targeted treatments.
Daily Mirror
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC flagship show in huge presenter shake-up as two new faces join the team
The BBC has announced the changes to the programme that runs throughout the week and they will start imminently The BBC has announced a presenter shake-up as two new faces join one of its long-running flagship programmes. Newsnight has undergone the changes which will see main host Victoria Derbyshire, 56, continue to front the weeknight show every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. However, Radio 4 presenter Paddy O'Connell will present the programme on a Thursday while Radio 5 Live host Matt Chorley will take to the airwaves on Friday. Former Times Radio host Matt will continue with his duties at the radio station and will remain part of the team of the popular podcast, Americast. Both Paddy and Matt have spoken of their joy at joining the programme as its TV ratings continue to rise following a change in format last year, reports The Sun. Paddy said: 'Newsnight is the programme I've watched since I was eighteen and I'm awed to be joining the team growing the audience with the cracking work of Victoria Derbyshire. "Ten thirty pm is now the breaking news hour for the new world order, and I'll be there every Thursday in a frenzied news cycle turning to the best guests as we're all looking for answers." Meanwhile, Matt added: "I'm so excited to be joining Newsnight, a programme with such an incredible history which has been reinvented by Victoria and the brilliant team in the last year. "If you've ever shouted at the news 'well what does that mean?' the moment you hear that electric guitar of the Newsnight theme, you know you're going to get answers." He added: "After spending the week skulking about in Westminster, what better way to spend Friday night than passing on all the gossip and intrigue I've picked up, joined by smart, funny and surprising guests?" Since Kirsty Wark departed the programme last July, both stars have fronted the current affairs show on an ad hoc basis. They officially start their new roles this month while Newsnight's Political Editor, Nick Watt, Faisal Islam, and Katie Razzall will still continue to appear on-screen regularly.
Scottish Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
BBC in huge presenter shake-up as two new hosts join flagship show – and they're very familiar faces
Will viewers still tune in after the huge format change? ALL CHANGE BBC in huge presenter shake-up as two new hosts join flagship show – and they're very familiar faces A HUGE BBC show has undergone a presenter shake-up as two new faces join the flagship programme. Victoria Derbyshire, 56, is known for her role as the lead presenter of the BBC Two current affairs show, Newsnight. 5 The BBC has chosen to shake-up the presenting line-up of Newsnight Credit: PA 5 Victoria Derbyshire will be joined by Paddy O'Connell and Matt Chorley Credit: BBC Now, the publicly funded corporation has announced a massive change to the presenting lineup. Victoria will continue to front the show every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. However, Radio 4 presenter Paddy O'Connell will present the programme on a Thursday. Former Times Radio presenter Matt Chorley will take to the airwaves on Friday after he joined Radio 5 Live earlier this year. He will continue with his duties at the radio station and will remain part of the team of the popular podcast, Americast. Both of the pair completely gushed over the programme as its terrestrial TV ratings continue to rise following a change in format last year. Paddy said: 'Newsnight is the programme I've watched since I was eighteen and I'm awed to be joining the team growing the audience with the cracking work of Victoria Derbyshire. "Ten thirty pm is now the breaking news hour for the new world order, and I'll be there every Thursday in a frenzied news cycle turning to the best guests as we're all looking for answers." Meanwhile, Matt Chorley exclaimed: "I'm so excited to be joining Newsnight, a programme with such an incredible history which has been reinvented by Victoria and the brilliant team in the last year. "If you've ever shouted at the news 'well what does that mean?' the moment you hear that electric guitar of the Newsnight theme, you know you're going to get answers." Moment visibly horrified Victoria Derbyshire recoils as Gregg Wallace's ghostwriter reveals stomach churning Eton Mess sex comment to her He added: "After spending the week skulking about in Westminster, what better way to spend Friday night than passing on all the gossip and intrigue I've picked up, joined by smart, funny and surprising guests?" Since Beeb veteran Kirsty Wark departed the programme last July, both stars have fronted the current affairs show on an ad hoc basis. They will also officially start their regular duties this month as Victoria continues in her Lead Presenter role. Newsnight's Political Editor, Nick Watt, Faisal Islam, and Katie Razzall will still continue to appear on-screen regularly. 5 Victoria will continue in her role as Lead Presenter three times a week Credit: BBC 5 She will take to the airwaves on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday each week Credit: Getty 5 Both Paddy and Matt have appeared on an ad-hoc basis since Kirsty Wark departed the show last July Credit: Getty Newsnight continues every weeknight on BBC Two at 10:30pm.
The Irish Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
BBC in huge presenter shake-up as two new hosts join flagship show – and they're very familiar faces
A HUGE BBC show has undergone a presenter shake-up as two new faces join the flagship programme. BBC Two current affairs show, Newsnight. 5 The BBC has chosen to shake-up the presenting line-up of Newsnight Credit: PA 5 Victoria Derbyshire will be joined by Paddy O'Connell and Matt Chorley Credit: BBC Now, the publicly funded corporation has announced a massive change to the presenting lineup. Victoria will continue to front the show every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. However, Radio 4 presenter Paddy O'Connell will present the programme on a Thursday. Former READ MORE ON THE BBC He will continue with his duties at the radio station and will remain part of the team of the popular podcast, Americast. Both of the pair completely gushed over the programme as its terrestrial TV ratings continue to rise following a change in format last year. Paddy said: 'Newsnight is the programme I've watched since I was eighteen and I'm awed to be joining the team growing the audience with the cracking work of "Ten thirty pm is now the breaking news hour for the new world order, and I'll be there every Thursday in a frenzied news cycle turning to the best guests as we're all looking for answers." Most read in News TV Meanwhile, Matt Chorley exclaimed: "I'm so excited to be joining Newsnight, a programme with such an incredible history which has been reinvented by Victoria and the brilliant team in the last year. "If you've ever shouted at the news 'well what does that mean?' the moment you hear that electric guitar of the Newsnight theme, you know you're going to get answers." Moment visibly horrified Victoria Derbyshire recoils as Gregg Wallace's ghostwriter reveals stomach churning Eton Mess sex comment to her He added: "After spending the week skulking about in Westminster, what better way to spend Friday night than passing on all the gossip and intrigue I've picked up, joined by smart, funny and surprising guests?" Since Beeb veteran Kirsty Wark departed the programme last July, both stars have fronted the current affairs show on an ad hoc basis. They will also officially start their regular duties this month as Victoria continues in her Lead Presenter role. Newsnight's Political Editor, Nick Watt, Faisal Islam , and Katie Razzall will still continue to appear on-screen regularly. BBC departures and returns LEAVING/LEFT RETURNING/RETURNED 5 Victoria will continue in her role as Lead Presenter three times a week Credit: BBC 5 She will take to the airwaves on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday each week Credit: Getty 5 Both Paddy and Matt have appeared on an ad-hoc basis since Kirsty Wark departed the show last July Credit: Getty Newsnight continues every weeknight on BBC Two at 10:30pm.
BBC News
27-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
BBC's Anthony Zurcher receives award at White House Correspondents' Association Dinner
Correspondent for the BBC, has been honored with the inaugural Center for Integrity in News Reporting Award for excellence in White House reporting. He was awarded for his coverage of how Joe Biden navigated the diplomatic and political consequences of the war in Gaza. Zurcher received the award at this year's White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington D.C. The Center for Integrity in News Reporting is dedicated to recognizing and awarding excellence in journalism that embodies impartiality, objectivity and fairness. The judges praised Zurcher's reporting, commenting: "Careful, clear, direct language is the hallmark of the BBC's reporting. The reporting and the writing provide clarity without taking sides, while keeping a deeply divided readership abreast of the latest developments" 'These articles exemplify impartial reporting by presenting the complexities of the Israel-Gaza conflict with clarity, restraint, and a commitment to balance. They neither sensationalize events nor take sides, instead offering a rigorous examination of the political and humanitarian stakes. With careful sourcing, measured language, and a focus on verifiable facts, they embody journalism that has 'the courage to not fear and the discipline to not favor.'' Zurcher has been reporting on U.S. politics for three decades covering elections, Congress and the White House. He is the author of the U.S. Politics Unspun, the BBC's weekly newsletter on the biggest stories in Washington and their global impact and a co-presenter of the BBC's award-winning podcast, Americast. You can read Zurcher's winning coverage here: Israel-Gaza briefings: Tough choices for Israel in US's Middle East vision Israel-Gaza briefings: Biden treading carefully through political minefield Pro-Palestinian protests heap pressure on Biden from left and right Problems that plagued Carter have also troubled Biden For a full list of WHCA winners, read the full announcement on the White House Correspondents' Association website. AR3
