Jill Biden says she thought husband was 'having a stroke' during 2024 debate Former US First Lady Jill Biden revealed she believed her husband, President Joe Biden, was experiencing a stroke during his controversial 2024 presidential debate against Donald Trump. In an interview with CBS News, Biden described the moment as deeply alarming, stating she had never witnessed her husband in such a state before or since. "I was frightened... I thought, 'Oh, my God, he's having a stroke.' And it scared me to death," she recounted, emphasizing the unprecedented nature of the incident. The debate, held in June 2024, marked a pivotal moment in the presidential race. Biden's performance was widely criticized for its disjointedness, with analysts and media outlets highlighting his struggles with coherence, a raspy voice attributed to illness, and moments of apparent mental lapse. These issues raised significant concerns about his health, cognitive abilities, and age, as he was 81 at the time. The debate's outcome intensified pressure on Biden from within his own party, with Democratic leaders urging him to step down as their nominee. Despite his campaign's insistence that he would remain in the race, the debate's fallout, combined with subsequent gaffes during a NATO summit and a frail demeanor following a Covid diagnosis, ultimately led to his decision to withdraw from the presidential contest. Biden's withdrawal in late 2024 paved the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to assume the Democratic nomination. However, Harris's bid to unseat Trump in the November 2024 election ended in defeat. In her memoir, Harris criticized Biden's decision to seek a second term, labeling it "recklessness." She wrote, "'It's Joe and Jill's decision.' We all said that, like a mantra...#jill_biden #cbs_news #joe_biden #president_biden #2024_debate
