Jake Tapper challenges Jill Biden's claim about fears for husband's health at CNN debate
Tapper said Biden did not appear alarmed after the debate, as Jill Biden’s claim that she feared a stroke drew pushback from Democrats and Republicans.
- Jake Tapper, who co-moderated the June 2024 debate, said Jill Biden did not show signs of worry about her husband's health immediately after the event, challenging her claim of fearing he was having a stroke during the debate.
- Jill Biden stated in a CBS interview that she was frightened during the debate, fearing President Biden was having a stroke because of his halting answers and blank looks.
- Jill Biden appeared cheerful at the debate's after-party, praising her husband, which some viewed as inconsistent with her later statements.
- CNN host Abby Phillip criticized the Democratic Party for allegedly covering up President Biden's health concerns, calling for a necessary conversation about the truth and deception following Jill Biden's admission.
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What to do if someone is having a stroke, after Jill Biden revealed debate-night fears – Democratic Accent
Former First Lady Jill Biden has expressed her concerns about former President Joe Biden’s health status, noting that she feared he was having a stroke during a 2024 debate. The then-president struggled his way through the performance, with long periods of silence, confused facial expressions and stammered speech. In a recent interview with CBS, Jill Biden commented that she was “frightened.” “I don’t know what happened,” she said. “I mean, when…
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