In a video that has surfaced on social media, First Lady Jill Biden was seen scolding reporters for asking about House Democrats urging her husband, President Joe Biden, to drop out of the race. “Don’t scream at me,” an angry Jill Biden was seen telling reporters on Monday, July 8.
As Jill exited a coffee shop in Tampa, Florida, one reporter asked her, “What is your message for House Democrats who are calling for your husband to drop out of the race?” Another asked, “How are you feeling about the state of the race?” Jill was seen walking past the press, asking them angrily, “Why are you screaming at me? You know me. Don’t scream at me. Just let me talk.” The first lady then entered a vehicle without answering the questions.
First lady Jill Biden to reporters:
“Why are you screaming at me? You know me. Don’t scream at me, just let me talk.” pic.twitter.com/Ubl9T2HGkD
— JM Rieger (@RiegerReport) July 8, 2024
President Biden has been facing calls to drop out of the race ever since his poor performance in a presidential debate against Donald Trump. Jill Biden is known for often being defensive of her husband. She has reportedly been supportive of Biden’s plan to continue in the race despite growing calls for him to step aside for the greater good.
Social Media Reactions
Jill Biden was criticized in the comment section of the video for her attitude. One user wrote, “But she didn’t talk! She didn’t even bother answering the question. What the hell is her point?” Another commented, “‘Just let me talk’ then gets in SUV without a word.”
Other reactions included, “They’re screaming at you because you (and Joe, and Karine, and John) continue to gaslight them. You never give them a simple answer to their questions. It’s always some bizarre, arcane explanation followed by an assurance that it’s all ‘normal’ when we can all see it’s not.”
One user wrote, “She says ‘let’s talk’ then walks away. Just as nutty as her husband,” while another joked, “‘Just come up and talk’ (runs away to car behind Secret Service agents).” Another user simply remarked, “Walk away, best answer I have heard all day.”
