Former first lady Jill Biden said in a CBS News interview that she was deeply alarmed by former President Joe Biden’s performance during the June 2024 presidential debate against Donald Trump.

According to Jill Biden, watching her husband struggle through the debate made her fear he was experiencing a serious medical issue, including the possibility of a stroke.She explained that she had never seen him behave that way before and that the moment 'scared me to death.

' The debate became a major turning point in the 2024 presidential race, as Biden’s unclear answers, low energy, and frail appearance intensified concerns among Democrats and voters about his age and ability to continue serving as president.

Despite public support from White House officials and campaign allies immediately after the debate, pressure quickly mounted for Biden to withdraw from the race.Jill Biden herself publicly defended her husband in the days following the event, praising his performance at a campaign rally.However, Biden ultimately suspended his reelection campaign less than a month later.

The article also notes that criticism has continued since Donald Trump’s election victory, with former administration officials and political allies questioning how concerns about Biden’s health and age were handled behind the scenes.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly addressed the issue in her book, writing that she privately doubted Biden’s chances against Trump and describing tensions involving Jill Biden and Doug Emhoff after the debate fallout.