‘Jilly, I had no choice’: Jill Biden recalls pressure Joe Biden faced to drop out of 2024 race
Jill Biden discussed the pressure her husband faced to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race during a book event in New York City. She recounted how Joe Biden felt compelled to drop out following a poor debate performance that drew criticism from Democrats. Jill expressed her support for her husband, emphasizing that the decision was ultimately his to make.
- ▪Jill Biden recalled the immense pressure Joe Biden faced after his disastrous 2024 debate performance.
- ▪She mentioned that public outcry from Democrats ultimately led him to drop out of the race.
- ▪Jill Biden revealed her fears during the debate, stating she thought her husband was having a stroke.
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Jill Biden speaks on stage at Jill Biden In Conversation With Whoopi Goldberg: View From The East Wing in New York City, on Tuesday. Photograph: Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreen Jill Biden speaks on stage at Jill Biden In Conversation With Whoopi Goldberg: View From The East Wing in New York City, on Tuesday. Photograph: Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesUS politics‘Jilly, I had no choice’: Jill Biden recalls pressure Joe Biden faced to drop out of 2024 raceFormer first lady speaks about Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race at event for her new memoirSara Braun in New YorkTue 2 Jun 2026 22.43 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleJill Biden recalled the immense pressure that Joe Biden faced in the aftermath of his disastrous 2024 debate performance,…
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