In a video posted on social media following the debate, first lady Jill Biden defended her husband’s debate performance and told viewers that they “heard Joe’s heart tonight on the debate stage.”
“He wakes up every morning thinking about how he can make the lives of Americans better. He’s the president we need, the president you deserve,” she added.
I’m so proud of Joe—I hope you heard his heart tonight. Sign up at https://t.co/40xBoLMo0i—together, we can finish the job for the American people. pic.twitter.com/jbOVaOC6kw
— Dr. Jill Biden (@DrBiden) June 28, 2024
In a statement, a campaign aide echoed the first lady, saying, “Ultimately, style over substance is what matters to voters.”
Democrats are panicking about Biden’s shaky debate performance, in which he stumbled repeatedly and suffered from a hoarse speaking voice. Meanwhile, Republicans are crowing about Trump’s strong appearance on the stage by comparison.