Jill Biden says she doubts seeing a woman president in her lifetime

Former first lady Jill Biden told Kelly Ripa she doesn’t expect a female president before she dies, though she believes Kamala Harris will be the first.

On Kelly Ripa’s "Let’s Talk Off Camera" podcast, former first lady Jill Biden said she doubts a woman will be elected president within her 75-year lifespan, though she is certain Kamala Harris will break that barrier. Biden recalled campaigning for Harris and witnessing the enthusiasm at the convention, which led her to expect a historic win. Patrice Onwuka, vice president of economic policy at Independent Women, condemned Biden’s remarks as dismissive toward aspiring female Democrats such as AOC and Gretchen Whitmer, arguing that the party’s focus on gender must shift to policy results.

The comments echo earlier skepticism from former first lady Michelle Obama, while Harris herself has asserted the country is ready, and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi has challenged the notion that a woman could not serve as commander-in-chief. The discussion highlights ongoing debate within the Democratic Party about gender, electability, and policy priorities.