Jill Biden’s Surprising Take on Joe’s Exit after "He Strongly Resisted" [WATCH]

First Lady Jill Biden shared her thoughts in a recent interview, backing President Biden’s decision to exit the 2024 presidential race.

Speaking to ABC News’ Deborah Roberts, Jill Biden stated, “It’s time for something new. It was the right call.”

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This comes after the president’s announcement in late July that he would step aside, following significant pressure from within the Democratic Party and a challenging debate against former President Donald Trump in June, as reported by Fox News.

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Reflecting on the decision, Jill Biden said, “I’ve had such a great four years. And Joe and I, I mean really it has been the honor of our lives. It’ll be tough to maybe step away from it, but we’re starting a new chapter of our lives. A new journey.”

Jill noted “We’ve been in politics 50 years. I think we’re ready for the new journey.”

President Joe Biden speaks and Vice President Kamala Harris during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

During the June debate, which many saw as a turning point, Jill Biden expressed her pride in her husband’s performance despite widespread criticism. “Joe, you did such a great job!” she told him during an event after the debate. “You answered every question, and you knew all the facts.”

In an interview with Vogue following the debate, the first lady made it clear that the 90 minutes on stage wouldn’t overshadow the accomplishments of her husband’s presidency.

Mar 7, 2024; Washington, DC, USA; President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington March 7, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris applauds in the background. Mandatory Credit: Josh Morgan-USA TODAY

“We’re not going to let those 90 minutes define four years of leadership. We will continue to fight,” she said, adding that her husband “will always do what’s best for the country.”

After the president’s performance in the June debate, multiple Democrats and liberal media figures urged him to drop out of the race. He strongly resisted at first, declaring that the only way he’d step aside was if the “Lord Almighty” commanded it.

Jill Biden has since been hitting the campaign trail for Harris, visiting key battleground states like Arizona, Nevada, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. During her appearance on Good Morning America, she expressed optimism about Harris’ chances.

“There’s a lot of energy out there,” she said. “Kamala Harris is going to win this, and it’ll be a new chapter for the White House.”

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