Following former President Joe Biden’s recent diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer, political tensions have intensified, with critics accusing former First Lady Jill Biden of “elder abuse.”
Leo Terrell, a senior advisor at the Department of Justice, publicly suggested Jill Biden should face criminal charges, claiming she knowingly encouraged her husband’s continued political activity despite his declining health. “Elder abuse! Criminal charges??” he wrote on social media, sparking national debate.
Journalist Sally Quinn echoed the sentiment, calling Jill’s actions a “terrible disservice to the country.” Geriatric expert Dr. Elaine Healy also raised concerns about the level of care and oversight Biden received.
So far, the Biden family has not responded. The controversy raises broader questions about elder care, leadership fitness, and the responsibilities of those closest to aging public figures.
