Bill Ackman Says He No Longer Blames Biden For Not Stepping Aside: 'Increasingly Clear That The Fault Lies With... Jill Biden'

In a long-form post on X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday, billionaire investor Bill Ackman criticized First Lady Jill Biden for prioritizing her own interests over the health and safety of the country.

What Happened: Ackman, who is the CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, expressed his concerns about the First Lady’s influence on President Joe Biden‘s decision-making. He suggested that the stress she is causing the President is contributing to his “neurological deterioration.”

Ackman said he no longer blamed Biden for not stepping down. He said, “It is becoming increasingly clear however that the fault lies with … Jill Biden.”

He also questioned the extent of the First Lady’s control over the President, implying that her friends may not be honest with her due to their own interests. Ackman’s tweets were in response to a video of the President and the First Lady at a public event.

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Why It Matters: Ackman’s comments come in the wake of growing concerns about President Biden’s health and his ability to lead the country. This issue has been under scrutiny, especially after the first presidential debate between Biden and his Republican rival, Donald Trump.

The debate, which took place in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday, was marked by Biden’s defensive stance and apparent difficulty in responding to Trump’s attacks. The event, hosted by CNN, had no studio audience, and White House pool reporters were not allowed.

Following the debate, Biden’s performance has been a subject of intense discussion. A flash poll conducted by Data for Progress showed that only 32% of the respondents approved of Biden’s performance. The figure was significantly higher among Democrats, at 63%.

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This story was generated using Benzinga Neuro and edited by Shivdeep Dhaliwal