Former Biden aides 'don't believe' Jill Biden, are angry over ex-first lady's debate comments, reporter says
Former First Lady Jill Biden's recent comments about her husband's debate performance have drawn criticism from former Biden aides. Many of them reportedly do not believe her claims that she thought he was having a stroke during the debate. This backlash comes as she prepares to release her memoir, which includes her reflections on the event.
- ▪Jill Biden expressed shock at her husband's debate performance, suggesting he might have been 'having a stroke' or 'drugged'.
- ▪Former Biden aides are skeptical of her comments, believing they are an attempt to rewrite history.
- ▪There was no significant medical examination of Joe Biden following the debate, raising further doubts about Jill Biden's statements.
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Media Former Biden aides 'don't believe' Jill Biden, are angry over ex-first lady's debate comments, reporter says Axios correspondent Alex Thompson ex-Biden officials are 'angry' at the former first lady By Joseph A. Wulfsohn Fox News Published May 28, 2026 8:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Axios reporter: Ex-Biden aides 'simply don't believe' Jill Biden Axios reporter Alex Thompson said former Biden administration officials are angry over comments made by former First Lady Jill Biden on her husband's disastrous debate performance in 2024.
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