First Lady Jill Biden has taken a prominent role in her husband’s re-election campaign, offering support and vocal advocacy amidst growing concern of President Joe Biden’s poor polling, advanced age, and mental acuity.
Jill put her role on full display during a recent campaign swing through Long Island’s affluent East Hampton community, where the Bidens attended high-profile fundraisers at luxurious residences.
While exiting Air Force One, Biden was “desperately” gripping the first lady’s arm so he didn’t fall.
He also grabbed Jill’s arm when leaving the debate on Thursday, prompting some questions from Republican lawmakers.
On Thursday, Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, asked, “Who is the Commander in Chief?” Others made similar observations after Biden’s descent from Air Force One on Saturday.
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At a campaign event on Long Island over the weekend, Jill Biden declared her husband as “not just the right person for the job” but “the only person for the job.”
The choice of venue for these fundraisers—homes in a town where the median property value exceeds $1.9 million—reflects the campaign’s strategy of tapping into their elitist donor networks. The events, held at residences of prominent figures like Avram Glazer, owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and investor Barry Rosenstein, underscore the intersection of politics and the wealthy and powerful in Democratic campaigns.
Jill Biden’s increased visibility comes in the wake of her husband’s controversial performance in the recent presidential debate, which reignited discussions about his age and mental acuity. Her constant presence by his side, including the moment she gripped his hand as he left the debate stage, has become a focal point for both supporters and critics.