Overview

• Joe Biden firmly denied claims of mental decline during his presidency, calling reports and recent books on the matter baseless.
• Jill Biden refuted allegations that she shielded her husband from scrutiny, describing his daily work ethic and dismissing accusations of a 'cocoon' around him as hurtful.
• Joe Biden maintained he could have defeated Donald Trump in the 2024 election, while attributing Kamala Harris’s loss to sexist and racist tactics by Republicans.
• The Bidens emphasized their continued engagement in public life, with Jill Biden leading a women’s health initiative and Joe Biden exploring ways to influence Democratic strategy.
• Democrats remain divided over the Bidens’ reemergence, with some welcoming their involvement and others expressing concerns about their impact on the party's future direction.