Alex Thompson
United StatesjournalistMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.05%Alex Thompson is a prominent political journalist known for his work as a correspondent for Axios and as a contributor for CNN. He has gained recognition for his insightful reporting on the Democratic Party and the Biden administration. Recently, he co-authored a book titled 'Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again' with CNN anchor Jake Tapper, which examines the alleged cover-up surrounding President Biden's health and decision to run for re-election. The book highlights critical insights gained from over 200 interviews and critiques the implications of Biden's choices during a tumultuous election cycle.
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Axios reporter Alex Thompson spoke with Democratic insiders about Biden's campaign.
Jake Tapper: Jill Biden’s rosy if not blindfolded ‘View from the East Wing’United States· 2026-06-02
Alex Thompson collaborated with Jake Tapper on a book about Joe Biden's health issues.
Vertuschung von Krankheiten bei US-Präsidenten
Switzerland· 2026-06-02
Alex Thompson, an Axios reporter, shed doubt on her characterization.
Jill Biden accused of revising debate night reaction by former spokesmanUnited States· 2026-05-31
Alex Thompson, an Axios Reporter, shed doubt on Jill Biden's characterization of Joe Biden's debate performance.
Jill Biden under fire after admitting she thought Joe was having a stroke during 2024 debateUnited States· 2026-05-28
Axios national political reporter Alex Thompson weighed in with CNN's Kasie Hunt on Jill Biden’s response to her husband’s debate.
Jill Biden feared Joe Biden had stroke during 2024 debateUnited States· 2026-05-28
Alex Thompson co-authored a book that Joe Biden said falsely claimed he faced cognitive decline.
Jill Biden says she worried Joe Biden was having a stroke during 2024 debateUnited States· 2026-05-28Alex Thompson highlights that taller cars may pose a greater risk to pedestrians and cyclists.
'Carspreading’ is on the rise
United Kingdom· 2025-12-03
One book, Original Sin by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, alleged that people close to Biden covered up his physical deterioration from the public.
Kamala Harris 'concerned' she did not ask Biden to quit raceUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-26
Alex Thompson is mentioned as a co-author of a book discussing a cover-up regarding Joe Biden.
Η εθελοτυφλία των Δημοκρατικών έφερε τον Τραμπ
Greece· 2025-08-13
Axios reporter Alex Thompson discussed the disconnect between national Democrats and local leaders regarding crime statistics.
CNN panel says Democrats' 'statistics' response to Trump plan may seem tone-deafUnited States· 2025-08-12
Alex Thompson is a reporter for Axios who reported on the financial aspects of Michael Donilon's work for Biden's campaigns.
House Oversight Committee hears Biden ally expected $4M for 2024 winUnited States· 2025-08-01
Alex Thompson is a reporter who co-wrote a book about Biden’s cognitive decline and his aides’ alleged attempts to cover it up.
Former Biden WH lawyer Steve Ricchetti to appear in Comer cover-up probeUnited States· 2025-07-30
The book 'Original Sin' is from Axios’ Alex Thompson.
Ex-Biden chief of staff told congressional staffers that Clinton, Sullivan raised concerns about Biden’s waning supportUnited States· 2025-07-25
The allegations are contained in Original Sin, a recently published book by Axios’ Alex Thompson.
Hunter Biden unloads on George Clooney in expletive-laden rant after actor ditched 2024 election support for Joe Biden
Australia· 2025-07-22
Authors Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson revealed that the moment was only the culmination of worsening mental acuity during the latter half of Mr. Biden’s presidency.
CNN’s Jake Tapper reflects on what Biden’s decline reveals about U.S. politics
Canada· 2025-07-21
Alex Thompson is a political correspondent for Axios who co-authored a book about the Biden administration.
Who is Anthony Bernal? First lady's 'work husband' testifies on Biden mental stateUnited States· 2025-07-16
'Original Sin,' a book by CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Axios political correspondent Alex Thompson, positions Bernal as a fiercely protective aide who was dubbed the leader of the 'loyalty police' by other former Biden staffers.
Longtime Jill Biden aide invokes Fifth Amendment in House GOP cover-up probeUnited States· 2025-07-16
Original Sin, a book by Axios political correspondent Alex Thompson, positions Bernal as a fiercely protective aide.
Longtime Jill Biden aide subpoenaed to appear for House probe WednesdayUnited States· 2025-07-16
Alex Thompson is a journalist who co-authored a book discussing Biden's presidency and the alleged cover-up of his cognitive decline.
Ex-DNC fundraiser claims Biden team orchestrated cognitive decline cover-upUnited States· 2025-07-07
Axios reporter Alex Thompson was mentioned in the context of Biden's cognitive decline.
Networks ignore Senate hearing on Biden's incapacity exposing their media biasUnited States· 2025-06-21
Biden’s cognitive decline has been under more scrutiny in recent months as CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Axios reporter Alex Thompson’s newly published book, 'Original Sin,' alleged that members of Biden’s White House engaged in a cover-up of the president’s condition.
Chuck Todd believes Biden's team intentionally set him up to fail in debateUnited States· 2025-06-20
Alex Thompson is a reporter for Axios and co-author of the book 'Original Sin' which discusses the Biden White House's narrative control.
Senate GOP launches first hearing on alleged Biden cognitive decline cover-upUnited States· 2025-06-18
Alex Thompson is a national political correspondent who co-authored 'Original Sin' and commented on the media's reluctance to probe into Biden's cognitive decline.
Washington Post writer admits failure in covering Biden's cognitive declineUnited States· 2025-06-10
Alex Thompson is a co-author of the book discussing Biden's cognitive decline and the media's coverage of it.
Biden book authors on why media failed to cover cognitive decline scandalUnited States· 2025-06-09
Alex Thompson co-authored 'Original Sin', which details Joe Biden's cognitive issues.
Hvem blir demokratenes presidentkandidat i 2028?
Norway· 2025-06-07Alex Thompson co-authored the book 'Original Sin' which details Joe Biden's cognitive decline.
Hvem blir demokratenes presidentkandidat i 2028?Norway· 2025-06-07Axios correspondent Alex Thompson shed light on how White House staffers truly felt about Karine Jean-Pierre's job performance.
Biden book author reveals White House staff frustration with Karine Jean-PierreUnited States· 2025-06-06
The fight has been given oxygen with the publication of a book by journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson.
Trump orders inquiry into ‘conspiracy’ to hide Biden’s health decline
New Zealand· 2025-06-05Alex Thompson co-authored a book that claims Biden’s inner circle connived to keep him from public view due to his decline.
Trump orders inquiry into ‘conspiracy’ to hide Biden’s health decline - World
Pakistan· 2025-06-05Alex Thompson co-authored a book that accuses the Biden White House of lying to reporters.
White House reporters mock Karine Jean-Pierre's party switch and new bookUnited States· 2025-06-05
