Former Jill Biden Spokesman Critiques Ex-First Lady's Comments on Debate Performance

Michael LaRosa, a former spokesman for Jill Biden, criticized her for attempting to 'change the tape' following her recent admission that she feared President Biden was having a stroke during his 2024 debate performance. LaRosa noted that Jill Biden's comments represent a reversal of her initial feelings about her husband's debate performance against Donald Trump. He stated, 'They're trying to change the tape in people's minds about who she is... that's why she's sort of changing her tune a little bit about her reaction in real time.' Jill Biden had previously praised President Biden's performance during a post-debate rally, stating he answered every question and knew all the facts. In a CBS interview, she expressed her fear during the debate, saying, 'I thought, 'Oh my God, he's having a stroke.' Republicans have cited Biden's debate performance as evidence of his decline, while Democrats argue it was an isolated incident. Additionally, Axios reporter Alex Thompson mentioned that Biden aides had observed similar behaviors from him before and after the debate, suggesting that such moments were becoming harder to predict and conceal.