Minutes after President Biden wrapped up his shocking debate performance against Donald Trump, first lady Jill Biden rushed to his side and helped him walk offstage.
Minutes after President Biden wrapped up his shocking debate performance against Donald Trump, first lady Jill Biden rushed to his side and helped him walk offstage — while Democrats across the country plunged into full-blown panic.
Later that night, at an Atlanta hotel, she praised the 81-year-old president’s efforts, creating a stunning split-screen contrast with TV anchors and pundits still stupefied by Biden’s bumbling presentation.
“Joe, you did such a great job answering every question. You knew all the facts,” she said to cheers.
Eight years her husband’s junior, Jill’s efforts to prop up the Biden presidency have come into renewed focus in the wake of Thursday’s debate, which amplified long-standing consternation over his age and fitness for another four years in the Oval Office.
As The Post has previously reported, Jill has a well-earned reputation for shielding her husband from heavy media scrutiny and occasionally lashing out at aides who she believes fail to prevent some of his gaffes.
The first lady has even stepped in to preside over events where Joe Biden might have been expected to play a major role.
On Wednesday, the night before the debate, Jill hosted a Pride Month Celebration on the White House South Lawn, while her husband was hunkered down at Camp David in preparation for the big night.
