Jill Biden Speaks Out

Her thoughts on Joe dropping out. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( October 22, 2024 Good morning! Today we’re bringing you… - [My one-on-one with NY Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu]( - [How Jill Biden feels about Joe dropping out of the race]( - The story behind a viral car accident scam — and [how to protect yourself]( from cons like it - [Everything you need to know about the BRCA gene]( Read on!   In The News [Jill and Joe Biden]( Getty Images First Lady Jill Biden has opened up at last about her husband's sensational decision to drop out of the 2024 race in July. In a candid interview with Good Morning America, she acknowledged that it was ultimately "the right call" for President Biden to exit and let Vice President Kamala Harris take over as the Democratic presidential nominee. "It'll be tough to maybe step away from [politics], but we're starting a new chapter of our lives," she told ABC News' Deborah Roberts, adding that the pair are ready for "a new journey." 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