Jill Biden Confesses 'Scared to Death' by Joe Biden's Debate Performance

First Lady Jill Biden revealed in her new memoir that she was 'scared to death' and thought President Joe Biden was 'having a stroke' during his poor debate performance on June 27th.

Mon Jun 01 2026

Jill Biden's Confession on President Biden's Debate Performance

First Lady Jill Biden has disclosed her profound concern over President Joe Biden's shaky performance during the June 27th debate, as detailed in her recently released memoir. She recounted feeling as though her husband was 'having a stroke' while watching him. Following the debate, President Biden reportedly admitted, 'I really messed up, didn't I?', to which Jill Biden candidly replied, 'Yes, you did.' This stark admission contrasts sharply with her initial public comments where she praised his performance, stating he 'answered every question' and 'knew all the facts.' The revelation from her memoir has consequently drawn significant attention.

Lack of Cognitive Testing and Allegations of 'Cover-Up'

Michael LaRosa, former press secretary to Jill Biden, expressed his surprise that President Biden did not undergo cognitive tests for conditions like Parkinson's or dementia, despite having access to the best medical care. LaRosa suggested that the White House and Biden campaign have a strong tendency to 'hide and cover up' issues related to the President's health. He noted that Jill Biden's initial positive remarks about her husband's debate performance might have been aligned with this strategy. LaRosa believes that her current candid disclosure in the memoir is an attempt to 'change people's perception' of her, as waiting two years to tell the truth is like 'trying to push toothpaste back into the tube.'