Coverage dated June 27, 2024

Jill Biden draws backlash after Joe Biden debate fiasco: "Monster"

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The first lady said Thursday that her husband did a "great job" after the presidential debate, despite him receiving widespread scrutiny.

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Fox News
Jill Biden gushes over president's debate performance despite poor reviews: 'You did such a great job' (opens Fox News)
Published Jun 27, 2024
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First Lady Jill Biden heaped praise upon her husband for having "answered every question" in his first presidential debate against former President Donald Trump.
Breitbart News
Jill Biden After Lousy Debate: 'Joe, You Did Such a Great Job' (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jun 27, 2024
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First lady Jill Biden praised her husband's performance during the presidential debate despite political commentators saying otherwise.
New York Post
Jill Biden helps Joe off stage after disastrous debate showing: ‘This says it all’ (opens New York Post)
Published Jun 27, 2024
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First lady Jill Biden assisted her husband Joe Biden off the debate stage Thursday night after a performance that raised even more questions about the president’s fitness for office.
The Daily Dot
Jill Biden mocked over post-debate praise for her husband's ability to 'answer every question' (opens The Daily Dot)
Published Jun 27, 2024
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Biden is being mocked online after his wife, Jill Biden, praised him for being able to answer "every question" at Thursday's debate.
Newsweek
Jill Biden draws backlash after Joe Biden debate fiasco: "Monster" (opens Newsweek)
Published Jun 27, 2024
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The first lady said Thursday that her husband did a "great job" after the presidential debate, despite him receiving widespread scrutiny.
New York Post
Jill Biden under fire for allowing husband Joe to partake in catastrophic debate: ‘Shame on her’ (opens New York Post)
Published Jun 27, 2024
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Minutes after President Biden wrapped up his shocking debate performance against Donald Trump, first lady Jill Biden rushed to his side and helped him walk offstage — while Democrats across the country plunged into full-blown panic.