Lindy Li, a former Democratic National Committee (DNC) fundraiser, has come forward with claims that former President Joe Biden's team orchestrated a cover-up surrounding his cognitive abilities during his presidency. This comes one year after an impactful debate performance that led to the suspension of Biden’s re-election campaign.
According to Fox News, allegations of a deliberate effort to obscure the impact of Biden's age on his presidency have emerged. Lindy Li provided an exclusive interview to Fox News Digital, shedding light on alleged internal actions taken by Biden's close circle to manage concerns about his capabilities.
Li, once an important member of the National Finance Committee, revealed that Biden's age had been a topic of concern long before the debate took place. According to Li, her cautions regarding Biden’s age were often dismissed. Despite being a younger member of the committee, Li felt her observations were overlooked and seldom taken seriously.
Following the debate performance that sparked this nexus of issues, current and past White House officials found themselves testifying before Congress, specifically the House Oversight Committee, about Biden's capabilities while in office.
Additionally, journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson tackled related themes in their book, "Original Sin." While content surrounding those events circulates, Li expressed frustration over the timing of those revelations compared to the risk she took in speaking out earlier.
Li recalled an impactful exchange with Sen. Tammy Duckworth in 2022, who reportedly confided that Biden's age was a hurdle for his candidacy. However, Li noted with surprise that Duckworth later became his campaign co-chair and publicly praised Biden’s leadership.
The journey of voicing these concerns has not been without personal cost for Li. She has reportedly faced backlash from former friends and colleagues within the Democratic party, noting a marked shift in her professional landscape since these disagreements surfaced.
In a recent recounting, Li described hosting Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris during a DNC Winter Meeting, only to have her phone confiscated. Further restrictions ensued as a coalition director urged her to remain silent on social media activities. The ramifications extended to social media platforms when a post by Li during a separate event sparked reprimands from DNC officials. She was reportedly told to delete the content she had shared, adding to the string of control measures she was experiencing.
New claims by Li include orchestrated talking points among DNC and White House affiliates, a system she believes all collaborators abided by to uphold a specific viewpoint. She alleged that paid influencers were part of this broader effort orchestrated by the organization.
In light of Special Counsel Robert Hur's report on Biden's handling of classified documents, Li suggested that internal advice was to cast doubt on Hur's credibility. The report had described Biden in sympathetic terms, portraying him as elderly with a frail memory, but it did not lead to charges. Li emphasized that measures taken post-Biden's debate were geared towards managing public perception, with Jen O'Malley Dillon orchestrating an urgent response amid emotional reactions from DNC members.
Interpreting the actions of Biden’s campaign chairs, including response claims related to finance regulations, Li remains critical. She believes that historical context contradicts assertions made by senior officials who indicated that barriers were preventing Biden from stepping back.
Expanding on encounters with high-ranking DNC officials such as former chair Jaime Harrison and current chair Ken Martin, Li detailed occasions where she raised questions about Biden's fitness. Her inquiries, however, failed to shift the internal narrative purported by party leaders. In summarizing her contentious interactions, Li described feeling alienated by actions taken against her, such as being labeled a "complete criminal" for posing questions regarding Biden's efficacy.
Moreover, Li professes that there is an expansive effort beyond key politicians that encompasses influencers and party advocates. Her assertion underscores the extensive nature of a "left-wing massive conspiracy" that she claims is structured to preserve the image of the Biden White House. Voicing her dissatisfaction through Fox News Digital, Li argued that the orchestrated portrayal presented to the public masked underlying concerns recognized internally. Yet, official responses have alluded to barely acknowledging her stance.
A dismissive remark from a former Biden official captured the sentiment within the administration, which simply questioned, "Who is Lindy Li?" This highlights the internal pushback against her outspoken criticism.