Staff Reports
Amid the hustle and bustle of the impending 2024 presidential election, the curtains are slowly drawing on the Biden family’s escapades in politics. This past week, an eyebrow-raising event unfurled when First Lady Jill Biden commandeered a cabinet meeting—an occasion dripping with the kind of theatrics that could fill an entire season of political drama.
One can’t help but wonder how exactly Jill Biden found herself steering the ship of state when she wasn’t even elected to the crew. Observers are noisily speculating that the true mastermind behind the Biden administration has been sitting at the dinner table all along. Rumors are swirling that Jill, and not sleepy Joe, has been pulling the strings and whispering sweet nothings of power into his ear, leading many to suspect she’s the real “power behind the throne”—perhaps with a not-so-subtle hint of ambition.
🚨Wow. A visibly exhausted Joe Biden just held a full Cabinet meeting for the first time in 11 months and immediately turned the mic over to his wife, Jill:
“I’d like to turn it over to Jill for any comments she has. It’s all yours, kid.”
Who is running the country? pic.twitter.com/GbgexlDk1X
— Steve Cortes (@CortesSteve) September 20, 2024
As it turns out, Biden opens the cabinet meeting, but like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat, he quickly passes the reins to his wife. It highlights the unusual nature of their partnership, where the first lady appears to take the lead. At the same time, Joe stands limply by, echoing solemn sentiments about the “important issues” at hand. The imagery is striking; it almost feels like watching a child hand over his favorite toy to a sibling while trying to act nonchalant about it.
In a curious twist, it leads to questions about those pesky legalities surrounding presidential power transfers—can the President really hand over authority to his spouse? Joe Biden seems to think that all of this is entirely in line with historical precedent, citing previous first ladies who joined cabinet meetings for particularly pressing issues. It’s almost as if he were trying to sell the idea that this isn’t unprecedented, all while handing Jill a microphone and a stack of notes on maternal health initiatives. One can’t help but wonder if this was less about policy and more about showcasing who’s really in charge in the Biden household.
While the mainstream press is busy comparing her influence to that of former first lady Edith Wilson—who wielded significant power after her husband was incapacitated—it’s tough not to chuckle at the thought that this administration might actually be more relatable if Jill took a shot at a reality TV series. News outlets are also hinting that while both Bidens may be pondering their political futures, it’s clear that Jill’s endgame is far more critical than Joe’s. After all, losing the presidency is likely to slam the door on Jill’s ambitions harder than it will on Joe’s. They may not leave the White House with a triumphant march but rather with a sense of bittersweet resignation, knowing full well that their fellow Democrats nudge along their fond farewell.
In an interview fraught with irony, Jill claimed she feels “totally at peace” with the whole situation. One can only assume that this is her version of the political “I’m fine” meme, showcasing a serene facade while political turmoil rages on behind closed doors. Yet, the whispers about Joe’s feelings of betrayal from the party seem to hang heavily in the air like an unwanted cloud at a summer picnic. The curtains are closing on the Biden family’s political antics in earnest, suggesting a comedic end to a saga few expected to witness. As the Biden era teeters on the edge of oblivion, Americans are left to navigate whether Joe and Jill will become a historical anecdote or simply footnotes in a future history class.
