As concerns over Joe Biden’s cognitive health continued to mount during his presidency, attention shifted to the expanding role of First Lady Jill Biden within the White House.
Insiders have revealed that Jill Biden took on a more active role in key areas of the administration, from staffing decisions to policy discussions. Her top aide, Anthony Bernal, was said to be a gatekeeper to the President, managing internal access and reportedly influencing day-to-day operations alongside the First Lady.
Several former staffers voiced concerns about the growing concentration of influence within Jill Biden’s inner circle, with some questioning whether this contributed to a lack of transparency regarding the President’s condition.
While both Joe and Jill Biden publicly dismissed claims of concealment, insisting the President remained sharp and fully engaged, the behind-the-scenes reports have fueled speculation about who was truly steering the administration in its final months.
As political observers examine the internal power structure of the Biden White House, Jill Biden’s increased presence in leadership decisions continues to draw attention—highlighting the often unseen dynamics of presidential support systems during moments of vulnerability.