In new memoir, Jill Biden wonders whether acknowledging Joe's poor debate would have been better
In her new memoir, Jill Biden reflects on her husband Joe Biden's poor debate performance against Donald Trump. She questions whether acknowledging his struggles during the debate would have been a better approach instead of reassuring supporters. The memoir also discusses the impact of this performance on his reelection campaign and the subsequent pressures he faced within the Democratic Party.
- ▪Jill Biden's memoir discusses Joe Biden's poor debate performance in 2024.
- ▪She expresses uncertainty about why he performed poorly and whether they should have acknowledged it.
- ▪The debate performance raised concerns about Joe Biden's age and capability to serve another term.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onIn new memoir, Jill Biden wonders whether acknowledging Joe's poor debate would have been betterIn her new memoir, Jill Biden reflects on Joe Biden's poor 2024 presidential debate performance against Donald TrumpByDARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated PressMay 28, 2026, 5:12 PM1:26FILE - First lady Jill Biden speaks during an event at the White House in Washington, Jan. 16, 2025.
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