Jill Biden says she feared Joe Biden was having stroke during 2024 debate
Jill Biden expressed her fear that her husband, Joe Biden, was having a stroke during his poor debate performance in June 2024. She described her shock and concern as she watched him struggle, which ultimately contributed to the end of his reelection campaign. Following this event, the Democratic Party nominated Vice President Kamala Harris as their candidate.
- ▪Jill Biden feared her husband was having a stroke during a disastrous debate performance.
- ▪Joe Biden's shaky delivery raised questions about his fitness for a second term.
- ▪Under pressure from his party, Joe Biden stepped aside for Vice President Kamala Harris.
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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 onJill Biden says she feared Joe Biden was having stroke during 2024 debateFormer first lady Jill Biden feared her husband was having a stroke as she watched him stumble through his disastrous June 2024 debate performanceByThe Associated PressMay 27, 2026, 6:27 PM1:14FILE - First lady Jill Biden speaks during an event at the White House in Washington, Jan. 16, 2025.
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