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Jill Biden, the former first lady, feared her husband, former President Joe Biden, was having a stroke during a critical debate in June 2024. This event contributed significantly to his decision to withdraw from the presidential race. Since leaving office, Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, continued to face public scrutiny over his cognitive abilities, and sued the Justice Department to stop the release of private conversations related to his mental health and memory.
Revelations from Jill Biden : a Scare during the 2024 Debate
Ex-first lady Jill Biden has revealed her fears that her husband, ex-President Joe Biden, was “having a stroke” during the pivotal June 2024 debate, ultimately prompting his exit from the presidential race.
Reacting to the Unusual Debate Performance
“I was terrified, because I had never witnessed Joe in that state before, nor since,” Jill Biden told CBS News’ “Sunday Morning.”
Joe Biden’s Health Throws Spotlight on White House
The 2024 debate raised questions on Joe Biden’s cognitive health. Despite Jill Biden’s initial praise for his performance, rumors of cognitive decline persisted, leading to vigorous denial from the White House.
The Aftermath: Biden’s Withdrawal and Endorsement of Harris
Ex-Vice President Kamala Harris, later becoming the Democratic nominee after Biden withdrew from the race, criticized his continued participation in the race as “recklessness,” but stopped short of attributing it to “incapacity.”
Joe Biden’s Health Struggles
After his presidency, Biden, 83, disclosed he was battling an aggressive form of metastatic prostate cancer, undergoing several weeks of treatment, and completing a course of radiation treatment in October.
Controversies Surrounding Biden’s Memoir
Biden, often defending his mental acuity, recently sued the Justice Department to prevent release of private conversations from his 2017 memoir’s creation. This was in response to a 2024 request by the Heritage Foundation, for materials used by ex-special counsel Robert Hur investigating allegations of Biden mishandling classified materials.
The Irony of Trump’s Victory Amid Health Concerns
Despite Biden’s health and age concerns, it was Donald Trump who set a record in 2024 by becoming the oldest-elected president. While Trump frequently criticised Biden’s mental health, he has faced health concerns himself and recently visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for his third checkup in 13 months.
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