Jill Biden Discusses Joe's Health and Presidency in Candid Interview
Jill Biden says Joe 'was slowing down' during presidency

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In her first interview since leaving the White House, Jill Biden stated that her husband, former President Joe Biden, was 'slowing down' during his presidency but denied any cognitive decline. She expressed concern over his health during a debate and reflected on the challenges they faced, including his cancer diagnosis.
- 01Jill Biden acknowledged that Joe was 'slowing down' due to the intensity of the presidency but refuted claims of cognitive decline.
- 02She expressed horror at Joe's performance during the June 2024 debate against Donald Trump, fearing he was having a stroke.
- 03Jill noted that Joe's cancer diagnosis was missed despite receiving 'amazing care' in the White House.
- 04She found it hurtful that some supporters suggested Joe should step aside during his campaign.
- 05Jill Biden's upcoming memoir, 'View From the East Wing,' reflects on both painful and beautiful moments during their time in the White House.
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In a recent interview with CBS News, Jill Biden shared insights about her husband, former President Joe Biden, stating that he was 'slowing down' during his presidency but firmly denied any signs of cognitive decline. She emphasized that the demands of the presidency naturally age individuals, comparing Joe's experience to that of other past presidents. Jill expressed her concern over Joe's health during a debate against Donald Trump in June 2024, describing his performance as alarming and fearing he might have suffered a stroke. She also discussed the missed diagnosis of his cancer while in office, attributing it to the American Urological Association's guidelines for men over 70. The former first lady expressed hurt over comments from some supporters suggesting Joe should step aside during his campaign. Jill's interview precedes the release of her memoir, 'View From the East Wing,' which she described as a cathartic reflection on their time in the White House, filled with both challenging and beautiful moments.
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