5 likely choices for who really ran the disastrous Biden White House

For years, conservative media, lawmakers, and talking heads have been sounding the alarm about President Joe Biden's cognitive free fall. And for years, left-wing media, lawmakers, and their loyal mouthpieces waved it off with the same vile dismissal – accusing us of lies, fear, or worse. Some said they couldn't keep up with Biden's supposed brilliance and jam-packed schedule of just one morning briefing and mid-afternoon nap.

Fast forward to the Presidency. Now that Biden has shuffled out of office, the left-wing media seems to be waking up. The New York Times of all places – yes, the same paper that served as Biden's PR firm – revealed that he relied on a teleprompter during intimate fundraisers in private homes. At an event where he was supposed to come across casually and in person, he needed a scripted prompt. Donors were not overflowing with confidence.

House Speaker Mike Johnson dropped a bombshell about the January 2024 session. Biden seemed stunned to learn that a few weeks ago he signed an executive order halting exports of liquefied natural gas. He repeatedly denied even knowing about it. Johnson believed he didn't know what Biden had signed, leaving him with the dreaded question: “Who's running the country?”

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Spoiler alert: It wasn't Biden. And at least five shadowy figures may have been behind the wheel to answer Johnson's questions. Rather, it drives the car downhill with no one on the brakes.

1. former president barack obama

When former President Barack Obama joked in a 2020 interview with Stephen Colbert that there was a third period where he could play puppet master while someone else carried out his orders. Do you remember loving? Well, guess what – he might be explaining the Biden presidency.

The continuity of Obama-era policies under Biden is clear. Biden's radical economic and climate policies, like Buildback and the Inflation Reduction Act, weren't just echoes of Obama's agenda. They are carbon copies, with Biden playing a less convincing research role. Biden's own “Obamacare” albatross was a disaster, but this time it was painted green, costing more and leading to an inflationary nightmare.

And let's not forget the Afghanistan withdrawal fiasco, which had Obama's fingerprints on it. The same architects of the Obama-era failures were in charge, leaving timelines dangling and ignoring warnings. Biden, on the other hand, seemed caught off guard at every turn, surprised by how the plan unfolded. Who actually answered Biden's Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and CIA Director William Burns?

Obama wasn't subtle about staying in the picture. He was offering Biden advice, providing headlines for White House events, and reportedly holding closed meetings with key officials. By 2023, as Biden's mental decline became increasingly difficult to camouflage, Politico openly wondered, “Is Barack Obama ready to reassert himself?” might have been asserting itself the whole time, or at least tweaking the wheel while trying to figure out where the car keys were.

2. first lady jill biden

The first lady was Joe Biden's handler, coach and babysitter. Jill Biden's influence on Joe's decision-making has been an open secret for years, starting with his decision to run for president in 2020.

Even though he should have known about his apparent decline as the promise that Joe Biden would be one president emerged and the Democratic Party started looking at the door for the next candidate. It was Jill who convinced him to run for re-election. Was this about his legacy or just a desperate power grab?

After Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump, in which he seemed more confused than commanded, Jill delivered praise that would make North Korean propagandists blush: ” You answered all the questions! You knew all the facts!”

Former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was believed to be saying the border was secure just as he was watching videos showing illegal immigration flowing. Mayorkas lied to protect his agenda. Jill lied to protect her husband's image – and a grip on her own influence.

First Lady Jill Biden, third from left, speaks during a Biden administration cabinet meeting. (AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Remember that the infamous photograph Sitting in the presidential chair of Air Force 1 during “Preparing for the G7 Summit”? or how she led the cabinet meeting Last September? When does the First Lady start holding cabinet meetings? Jill would step in when her husband was disengaged, confused, or otherwise absent.

3. Chief Jeff Zient

Biden chief Jeff Zients, often referred to as the “fixer,” has quietly emerged as one of the most powerful figures in the administration. Zients' influence was evident in the early stages of the pandemic when he spearheaded the Covid-19 response team. Since then, his role has expanded, effectively making him a behind-the-scenes manager in the White House, with the president in the dark about what's really going on.

Zients played a key role in shaping and managing the administration's day-to-day agenda, including overseeing staff decisions and ensuring implementation of Biden's initiatives. He hired a third deputy chief of staff, Natalie Killian, to implement the administration's initiatives, a move that was internally controversial and branded her a “bad cop” and an enforcer of zients. It ruffled the feathers of those who saw it.

Given Zients' reputation as a detail-oriented manager with significant control over White House operations, coordinating the signing of an executive order halting liquefied natural gas exports and ensuring alignment with Biden's deep environmental or economic goals, That engagement is certainly plausible.

4. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

His role as national security adviser positioned him as a key figure in the Biden administration, but given the president's cognitive abilities, it may have simply been calling the shots. Unfortunately, he was not very successful.

Sullivan helped coordinate major policies, including the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, where he managed the planning process. Sullivan was so involved that he attracted the attention of Representative Mike McCaul, who requested Sullivan's testimony before a House committee. He also played a key role in shaping the administration's industrial strategy, promoting policies that protect American manufacturing and counter Chinese technological advances.

Given these substantive responsibilities and his central role in policy formulation and implementation, it is plausible that Sullivan served as the de facto leader within the administration, especially given Biden's ability to govern.

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5. A 24-year-old intern with purple hair moonlights as a TikTok influencer

Fundamental shifts in gender and racial policy under the Biden administration have raised the cries of progressive activists who are completely out of touch with mainstream America.

Former White House Chief of Staff Jeff Ziens is another possibility for those pulling the strings in the Biden White House. File: Zients attends event in the East Room of the White House on March 1, 2023. (Acquire McNamee/Getty Images)

Biden's decision to have biological males compete in women's sports – signed as an executive order on day one – showcases the extreme agenda of far-left influencers. In addition, the administration will push for critical race theory training across federal agencies and an abandonment of meritocracy for race- and gender-conscious hiring.

These policies feel like they were dreamed up fresh from a 24-year-old progressive college graduate taking a “gap year” that his parents were “roughing it” in a luxury hotel in Europe.

Then there's the White House's reliance on TikTok and X influencers like Harry Sisson and Chris Mowry. There was nothing embarrassing about seeing the influencer jerking off while professing her love for the gorgeous president. It was a window into who is really shaping the administration's message.

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The first lady was Joe Biden's handler, coach and babysitter. Jill Biden's influence on Joe's decision-making has been an open secret for years, starting with his decision to run for president in 2020.

What kind of adult turns to Tiktok Twerps for a serious promotion? Perhaps another TikTok tulp with access to Biden's social media accounts. This frivolous and valuable reliance on influencers reflects the presence of radical youth in the White House and has a major impact on both policy and messaging.

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Is Vice President Kamala Harris really running the show? Not likely. She treated the VP title the same way she treated her Border Emperor role. As for Hunter Biden, he may have had influence, but is he running a shadow presidency while holding a finger painting for oval office access? It's all a full-time job in itself. And actor George Clooney? Sure, he ended Biden's presidency with one editor, but let's be real. Will those who wield such influence give up their power? I doubt it.

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