5 Key Revelations From Jill Biden’s Memoir

By

Nia Prater,

Intelligencer staff writer, who covers New York politics

Former U.S. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden speaks during the 29th annual Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on May 5, 2026.

Former First Lady Jill Biden has returned to the public eye with her memoir View From the East Wing, which comes out Tuesday and centers on her time in the political spotlight. Ahead of the book’s release, reports have emerged on some of its contents, including Biden’s personal recollections of her husband President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance in 2024. Here are the latest revelations from Biden’s upcoming memoir, which thus far focus mainly on that debate and its aftermath.