Sunny Hostin says she is ‘disappointed’ Jill Biden backed Joe's 2024 re-election bid

WASHINGTON, DC: A discussion about former President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.’s fitness for office was revived this week after co-host Sunny Hostin on 'The View' said she was ‘disappointed’ that former first lady Jill Biden supported his 2024 re-election campaign despite signs of decline.

The comments came as Biden's final years in public office came under renewed scrutiny, a topic that has remained politically sensitive since his decision not to run for president in 2024.

Sunny Hostin questions Jill Biden’s role in Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign

‘The View’ co-host Sunny Hostin said she was disappointed in former first lady Jill Biden on Friday and questioned whether she had observed signs of her husband’s decline while continuing to support his campaign.

Sunny Hostin praised Jill Biden for standing by Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. but said she believed key concerns should not have been overlooked.

"I'm a little disappointed in the fact that she was living with Joe Biden. She must have seen some of his decline. She must have seen it," Hostin said.

"But, I have to say, I'm a little disappointed in the… I can't imagine that the Joe — they've been together so long — I can't imagine that the Joe Biden leading up to that debate, she had not seen him."

She also said people close to Biden should have been more transparent about his ability to handle the demands of another national campaign.

Sara Haines backs concerns raised on Biden’s condition

Co-host Sara Haines agreed with Hostin’s criticism during the show, saying Biden had already completed decades of public service.

"You've served your time. You got the end of this 50 years of service. You were the president for four years. Now let's — you've served enough," Haines said.

She added that if there were concerns about Biden’s condition, they should have been addressed more directly by those closest to him.

Jill Biden CBS interview reignites debate over Biden’s health

The discussion gained traction after Jill Biden’s CBS News interview, where she said she had not noticed signs of decline in her husband before the 2024 campaign fallout.

"No," Biden responded when asked if she had observed such changes, adding that while he had slowed down with age, his core identity remained the same.

She also recalled fearing he may have suffered a medical episode during the 2024 presidential debate. 

Biden health concerns continue to divide political debate

Following the June 2024 debate, several media figures and political commentators raised renewed questions about Biden’s performance and leadership capacity.

Supporters rejected claims of concealment and defended his ability to serve, while critics argued warning signs were visible earlier and not adequately addressed.

The issue continues to fuel debate over transparency, leadership readiness, and decision-making within the Democratic Party.