Jill Biden’s East Wing

Jill Biden assumed the role of First Lady with decades of political experience, co-leading the Obama-era Joining Forces initiative.

2020’s Polarized America

Biden inherited an economically anxious country traumatized by COVID-19 with schools toggling between closures and online learning.

Jill’s Healing Role

Jill traveled to states like Mississippi and Tennessee in 2021 telling communities their vaccination rates were 'not enough' and faced booing.

“Well, you’re booing yourselves”

Anthony Bernal’s Role

Anthony Bernal, Jill’s senior advisor, was a veteran of Bidenland with a gift for events and a blunt, domineering presence.

Bernal’s Power

Bernal became the sole powerful staffer in the East Wing, holding roles as speechwriter, policy director, image maker, body person, personal assistant, and press secretary.

Afghanistan Withdrawal Crisis

The US military withdrew from Afghanistan in August 2021, leading to the collapse of the government and a suicide bombing at Kabul airport.

East Wing’s Response

The East Wing halted Joining Forces events and stopped all activities that might expose Jill to public anger about Afghanistan.

“They had a huge fear of doing anything at bases”

Jill’s Silence on Afghan Women

Jill remained silent on Afghan women’s plight despite being a longtime hub for Afghan women students and activists.

“Where are your outspoken voices on justice and education for women and girls of Afghanistan”

Hunter Biden Trial

Jill flew across the Atlantic three times in a week in June 2024 for Hunter Biden’s felony gun charges trial and D-Day celebrations.

Biden’s Debate Disaster

Biden’s CNN debate performance on June 27, 2024, was a historic disaster with Jill leading the crowd to shout 'Lieee!' after his poor answers.

“Joe, you did such a great job! You answered every question, you knew all the facts”

Jill’s Blame

Jill was blamed by many senior Democrats for hiding Biden’s condition from the public and his cabinet.

“We don’t know . . . but you know”

Bernal’s Control

Bernal controlled the East Wing, becoming the sole powerful staffer in the East Wing with real authority over Jill’s activities.

The Deterioration

Biden’s rapid deterioration was concealed by Jill’s East Wing for four years, leading to his eventual decline.

Consequence

Jill’s concealment of Biden’s deterioration led to his eventual decline and the Biden administration’s crisis.