During the infamous June 2024 presidential debate, Joe Biden’s bid for a second term faltered in real time as he frequently stumbled over his words, paused mid-sentence, and appeared visibly disoriented. The performance was so jarring that former first lady Jill Biden later admitted she was deeply alarmed, fearing her husband was actively having a stroke on stage.
Fmr First Lady says she thought Joe Biden was ‘having a stroke’ during 2024 debate
Jenna Lee
May 27, 2026 | 6:10 PM



