CNN personality Abby Phillip has leveled criticism at Jill Biden, claiming she contributes to a perceived ‘deceptiveness’ within the Democratic Party.
Phillip, known for her left-leaning perspectives, made these remarks while discussing a preview of Jill Biden’s interview, scheduled to air this Sunday, during Wednesday’s episode of Newsnight.
Biden, 74, told CBS News Sunday Morning’s Rita Braver she suspected her husband was having a ‘stroke’ during his infamous June 2024 debate against Donald Trump.
“This interview is happening just weeks before the former first lady releases her new memoir. It’s the first time we’ve heard her voice any concerns about the debate that ultimately led to Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race,” Phillip commented.
She continued, “However, this seems contradictory to Jill Biden’s comments immediately following the debate.”
The segment then showcased a clip of Jill Biden praising her husband on stage in Georgia.
“Joe, you did such a great job. You answered every question. You knew all the facts,” Jill Biden remarked at the time.
‘I appreciate that we now get to see at least some version of a truth that she’s putting out there, because I think, yeah, the conversation should be had about the deceptiveness that was behind this,’ Phillip reacted.
CNN star Abby Phillip tore into former First Lady Jill Biden for she framed as ‘deceptiveness’ during Wednesday’s edition of Newsnight
Phillip was reacting to a clip of Biden from a CBS News Sunday Morning interview set to air Sunday
‘Like that’s the conversation that I think ought to be had.’
‘What kind of political system covers that up, and makes it OK to lie to people about what everybody knows is true?’ Phillip added.
The rest of the panel visibly bristled at the clips.
‘Why the hell are they talking about this again?’ asked former Michigan Republican Peter Meijer.
Political commentator Kmele Foster questioned ‘what the next question’ in the interview would be.
‘Because it ought to be, “So why did you lie at the time?” And I’m not certain that that’s what’s going to be asked.’
Jill Biden’s interview on CBS News Sunday Morning is set to tout her memoir, billed as a ‘behind the scenes’ of her life while her husband was in the White House.
Also promised is a look into ‘the abrupt end of her husband’s bid for re-election,’ according to publisher Simon & Schuster.
Phillip also played a clip of the then-first lady offering her husband a glowing on-stage review in Atlanta, Georgia, after his June 2024 debate against Donald Trump
The rest of the panel visibly bristled at the clips, with former Michigan Republican Peter Meijer flat-out burying his face in his hand
Phillip could not help but chuckle at a point. Former President Biden abandoned his second election bid after weeks of defending his ability to hold office
The former president abandoned his election bid after more than three weeks of defending his ability to hold office.
His wife, son Hunter, and other family members also maintained he could lead for another four years.
Former First Lady Biden says in a snippet of her upcoming CBS interview: ‘I don’t know what happened [during the debate].
‘I mean, as I watched it, I thought, “Oh, my God, he’s having a stroke.” And it scared me to death.’
‘I was frightened,’ Biden said during another portion. ‘Because I had never, ever seen Joe like that. Before or since.’
Her book, View From the East Wing, hits shelves on Tuesday.
