Kayleigh McEnany expressed her views on the new book “Original Sin” by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, which focuses on former President Joe Biden. During her guest appearance on Jesse Watters Primetime, McEnany highlighted how the book portrays the Democratic party, suggesting it is “exonerating” due to its revelations about a select group of aides having significant access to the president while blocking others from key information.
During the segment, McEnany referenced a passage discussing aides Annie Tomasini and Anthony Bernal, who had regular access to Biden, emphasizing that their influence in the White House was notable. Michael LaRosa, a former special assistant to Biden, confirmed that these aides did have more power and access compared to others, indicating a highly selective environment within Biden’s administration.
McEnany contrasted this with former President Trump’s administration, branding it as “highly abnormal” for aides in the East Wing, like those working for the First Lady, to have more direct access to the president than those in the West Wing. This insight sheds light on the internal dynamics of the Biden White House.
The conversation also touched on ongoing investigations led by House Oversight Committee Chair Rep. James Comer, who is probing alleged cover-ups regarding Biden’s mental state and actions taken within his circle. Comer has requested testimonies from several key aides to further this investigation.
This analysis highlights the complexities within presidential administrations and the importance of transparency and accountability in governance. The revelations may present challenges for Biden’s administration, yet they also stress the necessity for open discourse on the leadership and operational structure in political offices.