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.
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 says she feared Joe Biden was having stroke during 2024 debate — ABC News — Politics
- ▪ 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 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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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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