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'Who Knows?' Jill Biden Fosters Conspiracy Theory That Joe Could Have Been Drugged ... - Yahoo

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Jill Biden's "who knows?" response to the drugging theory about Joe's debate collapse is keeping a conspiracy alive — by not killing it.

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'Who Knows?' Jill Biden Fosters Conspiracy Theory That Joe Could Have Been Drugged ... - Yahoo

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  • Jill Biden refused to dismiss the claim that Joe Biden may have been drugged before his widely criticized debate performance, saying only 'who knows?'
  • A sitting First Lady's ambiguous non-denial carries far more weight than a random rumor, giving the theory new oxygen it wouldn't otherwise have.
  • The debate performance was already described as 'disastrous,' making the drugging claim an appealing alternative explanation for supporters.
  • By leaving the question open rather than flatly denying it, Jill Biden may have unintentionally legitimized a fringe theory to a mainstream audience.