Jill Biden has shared the conversation she had with her husband Joe following the infamous TV debate clash with Donald Trump.
During the debate in June 2024, Joe Biden’s lackluster performance against his Republican opponent was seen as the tipping point leading to his eventual withdrawal from the presidential race that year. Jill initially praised Joe, claiming he did a “great job” and answered all questions. However, in her latest book, “View from the East Wing,” she confessed her concerns that Joe might have been “having a stroke” during the live debate and revealed previously undisclosed details of their post-debate discussions.
According to a passage from the book obtained by the Atlantic, Joe immediately acknowledged his mistake after exiting the stage, asking Jill, “I really messed up, didn’t I?” to which she candidly replied, “Yes, you did.”
Jill also disclosed that Joe was promptly examined by doctors after the debate. She recounted the moment they reunited, with doctors confirming he was in good health.
Despite publicly supporting Joe and praising his performance at a subsequent event, where she led a chant of “four more years,” Joe faced mounting pressure from top Democrats and eventually announced his withdrawal from the race just 24 days later. In a letter, he stated that stepping down was in the best interests of his party and the nation, allowing him to focus on his duties as President.
In her new memoir, released recently, Jill criticized the White House’s approach of attributing Joe’s poor debate performance to a cold. She suggested that a more transparent acknowledgment of his physical state would have been preferable, as many people were unsettled by his appearance.
The memoir also delves into Joe Biden’s battle with prostate cancer post-presidency, detailing how symptoms first emerged during his final year in office. Following a diagnosis, he underwent radiation treatment and hormone therapy, while the family faced accusations of concealing his illness, putting them on the defensive.
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