Jill Biden: ‘My Husband Knows How to Tell the Truth’
First lady addresses Joe Biden’s debate performance and Donald Trump’s lies on the campaign trail.
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At a campaign fundraiser in New York’s Greenwich Village, First Lady Jill Biden spoke to about 60 people in attendance getting straight to the point: "So let's talk about last night 's debate, because I know it's on your minds," she said.
"As Joe said earlier today, he's not a young man. And you know, after last night's debate, he said, 'You know, Jill, I don't know what happened. I didn't feel that great.' And I said, 'Look, Joe, we are not going to let 90 minutes define the four years that you've been president.'"
The room erupted in applause.
Hosted by author Adriana Trigiani, the reception, "Words, Wisdom & Writers: A Reception with Jill Biden," took place in the living room that featured a fireplace mantle displaying the books of several authors in attendance—Barbara Kingsolver, David Baldacci, Alice Hoffman, Kristin Hannah, among others. Another displayed the books written by President Bid…
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