Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
World
Maya Yang

Jill Biden says she thought Joe Biden was having a stroke during 2024 debate

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hold hands on a debate stage
Jill Biden (right) with Joe Biden at the conclusion of his debate with Donald Trump, in Atlanta on 27 June 2024. Photograph: Gerald Herbert/AP

Jill 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 stroke.

“I was frightened, because I had never, ever seen Joe like that before or since. Never,” the former first lady said in a 30-second clip of an interview with CBS, set to air on Sunday.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.