Jill Biden’s Memoir Sparks Debate Over Joe Biden’s Health

Jill Biden’s latest memoir has intensified discussions about former President Joe Biden’s debate performance, raising concerns about his health. Michael LaRosa, a former chief spokesperson, accused the White House of avoiding the real issues. He criticized the administration’s attempts to alter public perception as being overdue.

LaRosa’s comments come after Jill Biden admitted in an interview that she feared her husband might have been having a stroke during his performance in a 2024 debate. This interview highlighted a shift in her feelings compared to her previous public statements.

“They’re attempting to change the narrative about who she is,” LaRosa remarked. “She appears to be revising her initial reaction to align it with the public’s concerns. She wants to convey a shared shock.”

In the debate’s aftermath, Jill Biden publicly praised her husband’s performance, stating, “You did such a great job, you answered every question, you knew all the facts.” However, she later admitted to CBS that she was frightened at the time, fearing he was experiencing a medical emergency.

Critics, especially Republicans, pointed to this debate as evidence of Joe Biden’s declining capability to serve. Democrats argued it was a rare lapse. As Jill Biden revisited those moments in her memoir, her comments fueled this ongoing controversy.

Alex Thompson, reporting for Axios, expressed skepticism about Jill Biden’s perspective. He noted Biden’s aides had observed similar behaviors before and after the debate, making such instances challenging to predict or hide.

This piece features contributions from Leo Briceno and editing by Max Bacall of Fox News Digital.