News · 28 May 2026

Jill Biden feared Joe had stroke during debate

Joe Biden's faltering debate performance caused widespread concern among Democrats, leading to his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. His wife, Jill Biden, conveyed her alarm, as she thought he was suffering a stroke at the June 2024 political gathering opposing Donald Trump. She told CBS News she had never witnessed him behave in such a manner before.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 May 2026 at 5:33

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