In a new interview, former first lady Jill Biden made the stunning admission that she was frightened by her husband Joe Biden’s debate performance in June of 2024 that ultimately ended his campaign. “I don’t know what happened. I thought, ‘Oh my God he’s having a stroke,’ and it scared me to death,” she reveals. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.

May 28, 2026 Jill Biden Says She Was ‘Terrified’ Seeing Joe Biden’s 2024 Debate In a new interview, former first lady Jill Biden made the stunning admission that she was frightened by her husband Joe Biden’s debate performance in June of 2024 that ultimately ended his campaign. “I don’t know what happened. I thought, ‘Oh my God he’s having a stroke,’ and it scared me to death,” she reveals. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY. READ MORE Bill’s Quarterback Josh Allen Crashes Recess at Local School WATCH NOW Ex-CIA Officer Accused of Stashing $40 Million in Gold Bars WATCH NOW Dangerous Teen Tanning Trend Raises Health Concerns WATCH NOW Saw it on TODAY 3RD HOUR OF TODAY Hot Yoga Helps Man Shed 200 Pounds (and Launch a New Career) WATCH NOW TODAY WITH JENNA & SHEINELLE Halle Berry Talks Turning 60: ‘I’m the Best Version of Myself’ WATCH NOW SHOP TODAY Should You Trust AI With Your Finances? An Expert Shares the Do’s and Don’ts SHOP NOW Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2026 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 View in Browser | Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy