Jill Biden says she thought Joe Biden was having a stroke during 2024 debate
Jill Biden expressed concern during a CBS interview about her husband's performance in the 2024 presidential debate, fearing he might have suffered a stroke. She described feeling frightened as she watched Joe Biden struggle with his words and coherence during the debate against Donald Trump. Following the debate, Biden withdrew from the race and endorsed Kamala Harris, leaving her with limited time to campaign before the election.
- ▪Jill Biden felt frightened during Joe Biden's debate performance, fearing he might have had a stroke.
- ▪Joe Biden's faltering performance led to widespread concern among Democrats, prompting his withdrawal from the race.
- ▪Biden's debate included several verbal missteps, raising questions about his mental acuity.
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Jill Biden (right) with Joe Biden at the conclusion of his debate with Donald Trump, in Atlanta on 27 June 2024. Photograph: Gerald Herbert/APView image in fullscreenJill Biden (right) with Joe Biden at the conclusion of his debate with Donald Trump, in Atlanta on 27 June 2024. Photograph: Gerald Herbert/APJill BidenJill Biden says she thought Joe Biden was having a stroke during 2024 debateIn CBS interview set to air Sunday, former first lady says she was ‘frightened’ during husband’s debate with TrumpMaya YangWed 27 May 2026 18.11 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 18.14 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleJill Biden said she had been “frightened” as she watched Joe Biden’s faltering performance during his 2024 presidential debate, and thought her husband might have suffered a…
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