Ashley Biden has spoken out forcefully against renewed speculation about her father President Joe Biden’s mental fitness, calling the rumors “disrespectful and untrue” in a heartfelt Instagram post on June 2. Sharing a beach photo with her parents, Ashley pushed back on recent media narratives that question the president’s cognitive abilities.
“The ONLY coverup of this family is a BEACH coverup,” Ashley wrote, responding to claims made in the new book *Original Sin*, which suggests Biden’s team may have concealed signs of decline. Without naming journalists, she condemned anonymous sources and what she called “fake news,” stating, “He aged, YES! As we all do… But he was always MORE than capable of doing the job.”
Ashley emphasized her father’s tireless work ethic and deep commitment to the presidency, calling it a “sacred obligation.” She also expressed gratitude to those supporting the family following Biden’s recent prostate cancer diagnosis, writing, “We chose hope — that’s what Dad taught us.”
Naomi Biden, the president’s granddaughter, echoed her aunt’s criticism. In a post on X, Naomi dismissed *Original Sin* as “political fairy smut,” accusing its authors of pushing “uninspired lies” for profit and attention. She criticized the book’s reliance on unnamed sources, calling it irresponsible journalism.
While Ashley and Naomi’s defenses struck a chord with many supporters, they also sparked backlash from critics who remain concerned about Biden’s fitness for office.
