After months of staying out of the public eye, Joe and Jill Biden are stepping back into the spotlight—just as a flood of books threatens to reshape the legacy they left behind in the White House.
These upcoming tell-alls delve into everything from Joe Biden’s health to behind-the-scenes drama during the final months of his presidency.
But the Bidens aren’t sitting quietly by.
They’re preparing to respond—not just with interviews, but possibly with a powerful memoir of their own.
A Comeback on “The View” and Potential Book Deals
The couple’s first public move? A joint appearance on The View this Thursday.
But that might just be the beginning.
According to insiders, the Bidens are entertaining the idea of writing a joint memoir—a project that could reportedly earn them up to $30 million.
Joe is already deep into writing his own account of his presidency from his home office in Delaware.
But the real publishing jackpot may depend on Jill Biden.
Experts believe a memoir from her alone could be worth $15 million, thanks to the detailed journal she kept during her time as First Lady.
Why Jill’s Story Could Make Headlines
What makes Jill’s potential book such a hot commodity?
Her proximity to everything—from Joe Biden’s health concerns to the tense hours following his now-infamous debate with Donald Trump.
Publishers would no doubt want her to open up about the moment Joe decided to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, and all the whispers around whether she helped cover up his decline.
While Jill has always fiercely defended her husband, a book would require her to go deeper—and possibly more personal—than she’s ever gone publicly.
Could Jill Biden Go “Scorched Earth”?
Some believe Jill could take a page from Prince Harry’s bold memoir, Spare.
That could mean naming names—especially Democrats who publicly and privately turned against Joe.
Think Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, George Clooney, and even Kamala Harris, with whom Jill has reportedly had tension for years.
“She’s the one who holds onto grudges,” a former aide said.
“There are people she’ll never speak to again. But she’s not the type to lash out in public—unless the book deal demands it.”
The Money Behind the Memoir
A $30 million payday would certainly help the Bidens—especially given Hunter Biden’s reported $15 million in legal debts and sluggish sales from his own art and memoir.
Unlike the Obamas, who made $65 million from their books, the Bidens haven’t seen a windfall since leaving office. Paid speaking gigs haven’t been rolling in either.
That financial pressure might just push them to open up more than they initially planned.
Four New Books and a Flood of Revelations
The timing couldn’t be more intense.
A wave of books is about to drop, each promising fresh revelations about Biden’s health and decision-making. Titles include:
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Original Sin by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson (out May 20)
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2024: How Trump Retook the White House by Dawsey, Pager, and Arnsdorf (out July 8)
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Fight by Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes (already released)
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Uncharted by Chris Whipple (already released)
These books reportedly reveal moments where top aides debated giving Biden a cognitive test—but ultimately decided against it.
Some excerpts suggest staffers actively hid his condition from the public.
That Fateful Debate and Its Fallout
For many Americans, it was the June 27th debate with Trump that sealed their doubts.
Biden appeared visibly confused at times, and that performance sent shockwaves across the country.
Jill Biden watched it all from just a few feet away.
She was also there for the family huddles at Camp David after the debate, and later, during Joe’s recovery from COVID at their beach house in Delaware, where he finally decided to step aside.
Biden Allies Push Back
Not everyone is buying into the narrative painted by these new books.
Some of Biden’s former aides are lashing out at journalists like Alex Thompson, who won an award for his reporting on Biden’s health.
“Not a great look hawking a book based on a false premise,” former aide Chris Meagher posted online.
Thompson clapped back: “Read it and make up your own mind.”
The Bidens’ Next Chapter Begins
Even as they brace for more headlines, the Bidens are carving out new roles.
Jill recently accepted a position with the Milken Institute to focus on women’s health.
Joe, meanwhile, gave his first post-presidency interview to the BBC, where he opened up about how hard it was to walk away from the race.
“We had become so successful in our agenda,” he said.
“It was hard to say, now I’m going to stop. But things moved so quickly… it made it difficult to walk away.”
Then he paused, searching for words.
“It was a hard decision,” he admitted.
“But I think it was the right decision.”