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.
18 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 5 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 8 lean left, 5 centre, 4 right.
- ▪ Jill Biden says she thought husband was having stroke during 2024 debate — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Jill Biden says she thought husband was 'having a stroke' during 2024 debate — BBC News
- ▪ Jill Biden says she thought her husband was 'having a stroke' during 2024 debate — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ Jill Biden’s reaction to husband Joe’s 2024 debate debacle: ‘He’s having a stroke’ — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Jill Biden worried husband Joe was ‘having a stroke’ during 2024 US debate — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Jill Biden feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during disastrous Trump debate — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Jill Biden says she thought Joe was having a stroke during his disastrous 2024 debate performance — Fox News — Latest
- ▪ Jill Biden says she thought Joe Biden was ‘having a stroke’ during 2024 debate — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Jill Biden says she was ‘frightened’ that Joe Biden was ‘having a stroke’ during 2024 debate — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Jill Biden says she thought Joe Biden was having a stroke during 2024 debate — The Guardian — World
- ▪ Jill Biden Thought Joe Biden Was ‘Having a Stroke’ During 2024 Debate With Donald Trump: ‘Scared Me to Death’ — Variety
- ▪ Jill Biden says she thought Joe was ‘having a stroke’ during Trump debate — The Hill
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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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