Biden Threatens to ‘Beat the Hell’ Out of CNN’s Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson (Video)

President Biden erupts at CNN’s Jake Tapper and journalist Alex Thompson as questions swirl over his health, mental state, and violent outbursts

Joe Biden finally broke his silence Friday in what was supposed to be a routine media stop—only to explode into an angry, bizarre tirade that stunned reporters and reignited serious concerns about his mental fitness.

“I could beat the hell out of both of them,” Biden barked when asked about a new book alleging his cognitive decline. The 82-year-old former president was referring to CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Axios reporter Alex Thompson, co-authors of the bombshell book Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again.

And that wasn’t all. Biden, who was recently reported to be battling prostate cancer, turned on the press corps with clenched fists and slurred threats. “I’m mentally incompetent, and I can’t walk, huh? I’d still beat them,” he sneered, leaning toward a female reporter in a move that left the press pool visibly shaken. “Why didn’t he run against me then? Because I’d have beaten them.”

It was unclear whether Biden meant in the political arena—or in a literal fistfight.

Biden’s History of Hostility

This isn’t the first time Biden has gone off the rails when questioned about his abilities. In June 2024, during a tense exchange with a Time magazine reporter who questioned his mental acuity, Biden snapped: “You’re looking at me—I can take you too.” White House aides at the time privately described Biden as having a “quick-trigger temper,” with some reportedly warning junior staffers never to meet with him alone.

“His anger could go from zero to sixty in seconds,” said a former staffer who worked closely with Biden during his first term. “He was prone to shouting, throwing folders, and getting in people’s faces. A lot of us were genuinely afraid of him.”

Medical experts have long warned that sudden mood swings and aggression can be symptoms of advanced dementia or Alzheimer’s. The president’s frequent confusion, verbal gaffes, and unpredictable behavior have only added to the growing alarm.

Hunter Biden’s Threats to Tapper

Disturbingly, this isn’t the first time a Biden has targeted Jake Tapper with threats of violence. In 2018, Hunter Biden reportedly cornered the CNN anchor at a Super Bowl party and said, “If we weren’t in public, I’d knock you out.” Witnesses claim Hunter had been drinking heavily and may have been under the influence of drugs at the time.

According to sources, the younger Biden was furious over reports highlighting his rampant drug use and extramarital affairs. Tapper didn’t respond to the threat, but insiders say he was visibly shaken by the confrontation.

What America Just Witnessed

Biden’s outburst Friday was caught on video and quickly went viral. Conservative lawmakers are already seizing on the footage as further evidence that the former president is “not just unfit for office, but potentially dangerous.”

“This isn’t just about politics anymore,” said Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL). “When a man that unstable is making violent threats and lunging at reporters, it’s time for the country to wake up.”

As Biden’s health and temperament continue to deteriorate in public view, many are asking how much longer the Democratic Party can pretend this is normal—or safe.

The video of Biden’s explosive comments is now circulating online, with millions of views in just hours. Conservatives are calling it “another unhinged moment from a man no longer in control.”

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