President Biden hands off cabinet meeting to First Lady Jill Biden amid social media criticism

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President Joe Biden faced criticism on social media after he delegated a cabinet meeting to First Lady Jill Biden on Friday. During the meeting, which focused on the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research, the President appeared visibly tired. He stated, “Here and across previous administrations, first ladies have attended these meetings for specific reasons,” before handing over the discussion to Jill Biden with the remark, “It’s all yours, kid.”

This decision drew comparisons to former First Lady Edith Wilson, who played a significant role during President Woodrow Wilson's administration. Critics noted that Jill Biden's participation in this capacity raised questions about the dynamics of presidential authority. Steve Cortes, a former adviser to President Trump, remarked on X, “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.” He further questioned, “Who is running the country?”

Historically, first ladies have occasionally attended cabinet meetings, but Jill Biden's involvement sparked debate online, with some commentators suggesting that her role mirrors that of influential first ladies from the past. The event has highlighted ongoing discussions about the visibility and influence of first ladies in contemporary politics.