Jill Biden says she thought Joe Biden was having a stroke during 2024 debate

In CBS interview set to air Sunday, former first lady says she was ‘frightened’ during husband’s debate with Trump

Jill Biden says she thought Joe Biden was having a stroke during 2024 debate

TL;DR

  • Jill Biden expressed fear during Joe Biden's 2024 presidential debate, thinking he was having a stroke.
  • The debate performance led to widespread alarm among Democrats and calls for Biden's withdrawal.
  • Biden subsequently ended his re-election bid and endorsed Kamala Harris.
  • During the debate, Biden had a raspy voice, stumbled over words, and mumbled incoherently.
  • A notable misspeak involved Biden declaring "We finally beat Medicare" instead of "beat big pharma".
  • Jill Biden's memoir, "View from the East Wing," will discuss her husband's campaign and decision to withdraw.