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Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
TL;DR
Jill Biden shares her true feelings about Joe Biden's health during his presidency. She discusses the challenges and concerns she faced while supporting him in office.
Key points
- Jill Biden discusses her feelings about Joe Biden's health.
- She faced emotional challenges during his presidency.
- Her support was crucial while he dealt with health issues.
Episode details
News,·17 Jun 2026,·29 mins
Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
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Former First Lady Jill Biden says she wants to “set the record straight” on how she felt about her husband’s health during that infamous debate that ended his 2024 presidential bid. Why is she speaking out now, and what does it mean for the Democrats, particularly in the run up to this November’s midterm elections? In this episode of Americast we go under the radar, looking at stories away from the main news headlines. As well as the Bidens, we also discuss why this World Cup might be the best PR machine for Donald Trump’s America. Social media videos show international fans united in their positive experiences of the States - but is everything as good as it seems online? And the president wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer. Trump says that Todd Blanche kept him ‘out of jail for years’ and is doing a great job as interim leader. But not everyone is complimentary. Who are the Republicans who could block him becoming Attorney General? HOSTS: • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Senior Correspondent • Caitriona Perry, Chief Anchor, BBC News GET IN TOUCH: • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB • Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 • Email Americast@bbc.co.uk • Or use #Americast This episode was made by Purvee Pattni, Alix Pickles and Grace Reeve. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. If you want to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by hitting the subscribe button on the app. You can now listen to Americast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Americast”. It works on most smart speakers. US Election Unspun: Sign up for Anthony’s BBC newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155 Americast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Americast also makes lots of other podcasts, including Newscast. If you enjoy Americast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below. Newscast: Top Comment Radical: The Global Story:
Q&A
What did Jill Biden say about Joe Biden's health during his presidency?
Jill Biden revealed her genuine concerns regarding Joe Biden's health while he was in office, highlighting the emotional challenges she faced.
How did Jill Biden support Joe Biden during his health challenges?
Jill Biden provided emotional support and navigated the difficulties of his health issues while he served as president.
What were Jill Biden's concerns about Joe Biden's health?
Jill Biden expressed worries about the impact of Joe Biden's health on his presidency and their family life.
