Kevin McCarthy, the former Republican House Speaker, recently appeared on Fox News and shared his observations about First Lady Jill Biden’s involvement during her husband’s presidency. McCarthy mentioned that he witnessed Jill Biden acting as much like a president as Joe Biden did throughout his term. This observation came after President Joe Biden’s lackluster debate performance against President-elect Donald Trump in June, which led many to question his decision to run for reelection. Reports suggested that Jill Biden played a significant role in encouraging her husband to seek another term.
Jill Biden expressed her dissatisfaction with former Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who did not support President Biden’s reelection bid. Pelosi’s stance emerged amid growing calls from Democrats for Biden to step down. On “The Ingraham Angle,” Laura Ingraham inquired about McCarthy’s thoughts on this issue. McCarthy remarked, “Jill was as much the president as Joe was. She attended meetings you wouldn’t expect her to be in. I recall one instance in the dining room when Joe suggested taking us outside, and she interjected, ‘No, they don’t want to go outside.’ She acted as a protector.”
McCarthy continued, explaining that Jill Biden recognized her husband’s weaknesses and pushed him forward despite them because she enjoyed the role. He pointed out her frequent travel overseas to represent him, especially when Joe Biden was not mentally prepared for certain responsibilities. McCarthy said, “That’s OK, because Jill would go.”
Ingraham then questioned why Jill Biden would be upset with Pelosi. McCarthy responded, “Because Nancy Pelosi took that opportunity. She pulled the curtain back, but it was only after America saw it. They lied the whole time and would attack me for speaking the truth.”
After Biden’s poll numbers declined post-debate, Pelosi allegedly worked behind the scenes to encourage Biden to exit the 2024 presidential race. During a July 10 interview with MSNBC, Pelosi evaded confirming her support for Biden’s campaign. This fueled opposition from Democrats, pundits, and donors, with around 40 party lawmakers urging him to withdraw his candidacy.
On July 21, Biden announced the end of his campaign, citing the party and country’s best interests as his reason to focus solely on his presidential duties for the remainder of his term. In an August 6 interview, Pelosi denied any involvement in Biden’s decision to step down, stating she hadn’t spoken to him since the announcement.
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