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But the wording of the viral headline is more sensational than the verified reporting behind it.
What Did Jill Biden Actually Reveal?
One of the most striking comments concerned the 2024 presidential debate.
Jill Biden recalled being frightened while watching her husband struggle during the debate against Donald Trump. She said she had never seen him perform that way before and believed, in the moment, that he might be having a stroke.
However, it is important to distinguish between saying she was alarmed by one particular performance and saying that she believed he was suffering from ongoing cognitive decline.
Jill Biden has specifically rejected the latter characterization.
Her Comments About His Age
She also pointed to the extraordinary demands of the presidency, saying that the intensity of the job can age a person quickly. At the same time, she maintained that she still saw the same essential person she had known throughout their marriage.
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