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An article has been published that focuses on First Lady Jill Biden as the “closest doorknob” to U.S. President Joe Biden, who is running for a second term in the November presidential election.
On the 10th (local time), Politico, an American political media outlet, pointed out the differences between Jill Biden and the previous first lady, Melania Trump, in an article titled ‘Why are the first ladies of the Republican and Democratic parties treated differently?’
The report was based on an interview with Katie Rogers, a former White House reporter for the New York Times. Rogers recently published a book, ‘American Woman,’ which highlights the role of a modern American first lady.
In the interview, Rogers explained, “Biden’s inner circle is as much Jill (Biden’s) territory as it is his territory,” and “She (Jill Biden) is the real gatekeeper for the people closest to Biden.” did.
Although Jill Biden is not staying in the West Wing or “standing by the door to the Oval Office,” Rogers said she is aware of everything going on.
According to him, Mrs. Jill Biden is the spouse of a politician who received very traditional training and shows excellent conversation leadership in sensitive situations. It appears she hasn’t forgotten her attacks on President Biden either.
As an example, I cited an episode with Vice President Kamala Harris. During the 2020 presidential primary, Vice President Harris used the term ‘racist’ against then-candidate Biden in relation to his busing policy.
According to the interview, Jill Biden was very angry at candidate Harris’ remarks, and the resentment was expressed at a fund-raising event in San Francisco in 2022. San Francisco is where Vice President Harris worked as a district attorney.
At the event, donors paid attention to Vice President Harris’ role in assisting President Biden and his wife and asked related questions, but instead of answering, First Lady Jill Biden was silent for a moment and then changed the conversation by asking, “What about Kirtanji?”
Although it was a short silence, the audience was said to be able to sense the awkwardness there. Instead of praising Vice President Harris, the topic was focused on the nomination of Justice Kirtanji Brown Jackson, a black woman.
In addition, according to reports, Jill Biden has several aides who have been with the couple for several years, and their authority is also noteworthy. They explain that they understand Mrs. Jill Biden’s loyalty and that her loyalty is also great.
Rogers said that once the Bidens question their loyalty, it will be very difficult to restore it. Rogers explained that this tendency is especially true in the case of Jill Biden.
One of these proven advisors is Anthony Bernal. Bernal, who joined Jill Biden’s staff during the 2008 presidential election, is said to have entered the ranks of the closest aides at the time of the death of President Biden’s eldest son, Beau Biden, in 2015.
Currently, he has established himself as the most influential person, serving as the de facto chief of staff in the East Wing (the first lady’s office building), where the position of chief of staff is officially vacant. He is said to be acting very high-handed within the White House.
On the other hand, according to reports, first lady Melania Trump may not reside in the White House even if former President Trump wins the presidential election in November. Rogers’ book was published on the 27th of last month.
Source: Donga
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