‘This man is still jealous’: Jill Biden’s ex Bill Stevenson stirs debate as he claims Biden has ‘deeper issues’ and needs cognitive test

Bill Stevenson hoped for Donald Trump's victory in the upcoming election
Jill Biden's ex-husband Bill Stevenson suggested Joe Biden should take a cognitive test (Getty Images, Newsmax screenshot/YouTube, Getty Images)
Jill Biden's ex-husband Bill Stevenson suggested Joe Biden should take a cognitive test (Getty Images, Newsmax screenshot/YouTube, Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: First Lady Jill Biden's ex-husband, Bill Stevenson, suggested President Joe Biden should get a cognitive test, claiming the octogenarian's ABC News interview left him "even more worried" about the nation's state.

"I wish he would have the cognitive test," Stevenson, who was married to the current FLOTUS from 1970 to 1975, told the New York Post on Saturday, July 6.

Referring to the 81-year-old's interview with George Stephanopoulos, he added, "George asked him about three or four times. It's what the whole world is thinking about. I feel badly that this guy is someone who now can't make a decision in the middle of the night."

(ABC News screenshot/YouTube)
President Joe Biden tried to regain confidence about his 2024 race among Democrats in the interview with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos (ABC News screenshot/YouTube)

Stevenson further argued that the interview indicated that the President "has deeper issues" because he acted "very defensive".

Bill Stevenson hopes Donald Trump will defeat Joe Biden in November

Stevenson signaled to the outlet that he hoped for former President Donald Trump's victory in the upcoming election.

"I actually hope Biden stays in the race and gets beaten by Trump," he said.

"That would be best for the country. My life was better, the economy was better, everything was better under Trump."

President Biden, in his first televised interview after a poor debate performance against Trump, attempted to stop the calls for his exit from the campaign from those who raised concerns about his cognitive ability.

Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Greenbrier Farms on June 28, 2024 in Chesapeake, Virginia. Last night Trump and U.S. President Joe Biden took part in the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Bill Stevenson said he hoped Donald Trump would win the 2024 election ( Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Admitting the debate was a "bad night," he asserted that only "Lord Almighty" could intervene to stop him from competing for a second White House term.

Stevenson, who lives less than two miles from the President's house in Delaware, last week said that Jill had turned into a "completely different woman" than the one he married decades ago. He also added that he "no longer recognizes" his ex-wife.

Ever since Biden's age and mental acuity became a crucial concern for many, Jill faced widespread criticism over the way she handled President Biden. Many critics noted that she could have intervened to persuade her husband to step aside in light of his age, but Jill mirrored the President's adamancy, showing no plans to advise him.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 23: First lady Jill Biden delivers remarks alongside U.S. President Joe Biden prior to a performance by British singer-songwriter Sir Elton John on the South Lawn of the White House on September 23, 2022 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted the event titled “A Night When Hope and History Rhyme,” to “celebrate the unifying and healing power of music, commend the life and work of Sir Elton John, and honor the everyday history-makers in the audience, including teachers, nurses, frontline workers, mental health advocates, students, LGBTQ+ advocates and more.” (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Jill Biden is facing intense criticism for Joe Biden's decision to remain in the race despite calls for his exit (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Stevenson, who remarried after separating from the current First Lady, once backed President Biden when he was Barack Obama's running mate and during his Senate bid in 1972.

Internet reacts as Bill Stevenson weighs in on Joe Biden's cognitive ability

Netizens responded with mixed opinions to Stevenson's claim that the President had "deeper issues" and should undergo a cognitive test. While one group slammed Jill's ex-husband, another agreed with his remarks.

"That guy has tried to stay relevant for so long, lol," a user said.

"After all these years, this man is still jealous joe got his girl, she ain't never coming back...." another remarked.



 



 

While a third user added, "His continued defiance to take a cognitive test is everything you need to know."

A fourth response read, "Dude needs to get a life. Been divorced for ever."



 



 

"So now we need her ex- husband to tell us this??? Ridiculous," a user commented below the New York Post article.

"No, no , no... Joe says he's the most qualified person in the entire country to be President. We must believe him... his Dr Jill say he's good to go," an individual chimed in.

"It doesn’t take a genius to figure this out. If there is no problem then take the test Joe," someone else claimed.

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