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Jill Biden Sits Down For Interview With Vogue
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Jill Biden Sits Down For Interview With Vogue

Ladies and gentlemen, the political drama continues with the latest buzz about First Lady Jill Biden gracing the cover of Vogue's August issue. This timing has sparked intense reactions from both sides of the political spectrum, especially in the wake of President Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance last week.

The highly favorable Vogue piece, with the cover line "We will decide our future," was completed before the debate. However, it was updated on Sunday to include Jill Biden's comments on her husband’s future in the White House. She told Vogue that her family will not let the president's brutal debate performance define his presidency and emphasized that they "will continue to fight."

The debate on June 27 led to widespread discussions about whether President Biden should remain the Democratic nominee. Liberal media allies have called for the president to drop out of the race over concerns about his mental fitness and cognitive ability. Despite reports of donor concerns and Democratic Party "panic," the Biden campaign has remained firm that he isn’t going anywhere.

The Vogue story, which focused on interviews and photos done before the debate, painted a glowing picture of the first family. Anna Wintour, Vogue’s longtime editor-in-chief, who has held multiple fundraisers for Biden, framed the race between Biden and Trump as one between democracy and tyranny.

When Vogue's August cover went live on Monday, the comments on the fashion magazine's post were largely critical. Instagram influencer Alexandra Peirce commented, "I swear, I thought this was satire. Lmfaooooooo how embarrassing." Another user remarked, "Read the room, Vogue. No one is buying into your propaganda for inflation, WW3 and illegals." And yet another stated, "Those 90 minutes most definitely did define the last 4 years of this administration!"

A notable criticism is the absence of former First Lady Melania Trump on Vogue’s cover, a tradition for first ladies, despite her supermodel background. In contrast, Jill Biden has now appeared on Vogue's cover three times during Joe Biden's term. Fox News host Jimmy Failla and OutKick founder Clay Travis were among those who voiced their discontent, accusing Jill Biden of elder abuse and claiming her multiple Vogue covers highlight her pursuit of power.

C.J. Pearson, a co-chair of the GOP Youth Advisory Council, also criticized the cover, calling it "tone deaf" following Biden’s debate performance. Janice Min, editor-in-chief of Ankler Media, questioned the wisdom of focusing on Vogue, given its audience, during an election where economic concerns are paramount.

In defense, a representative for Vogue stated, "Anna has been a supporter of Democratic campaigns for decades. Our August cover story is a look at the tremendous work Dr. Biden has done, and the most urgent issues in 2024 and beyond."

However, The Washington Post described the image as "saintly" and framed Jill Biden as the only person who truly has her husband’s ear, capable of influencing his decisions. While Vogue portrays Jill as "down-to-earth Dr. B," her luxurious wardrobe featured in the magazine, including a $10,000 white Ralph Lauren tuxedo dress, has not gone unnoticed.

The New York Post editorial board suggested Jill Biden is clinging to power, stating, "Staying in the race can’t be good for Joe Biden’s failing health; it puts him on course to end his career in a landslide, humiliated after trying to hang on when he obviously can’t function. But Jill wants him to ‘continue to fight’ because she has her eye on four Vogue covers in a second term."

The Washington Examiner echoed this sentiment, describing Jill Biden’s Vogue appearance as "darkly humorous" and "disturbing." The article argued that her presence on the cover, amid concerns about Joe Biden’s fitness for office, confirms she and her supporters are out of touch with reality.

Written by Arthur Higgens - July 3, 2024