Former First Lady Jill Biden's detailed diary from her White House years catches publishers' attention as the Bidens navigate their post-presidency life.
According to Daily Mail, the Bidens are considering a joint book deal worth $30 million, with Jill Biden's personal diary from her time as First Lady being a crucial component of publishers' interest.
The potential memoir deal comes as Joe and Jill Biden prepare for their first major post-White House interview on ABC's The View. The couple aims to counter several upcoming books detailing embarrassing revelations about the former president's declining health and his eventual exit from the 2024 presidential race.
Publishing industry insiders suggest Jill Biden's contribution could be worth $15 million alone. Her detailed diary chronicles significant moments during their time in the White House, including the aftermath of Joe Biden's controversial presidential debate with Donald Trump.
A former White House aide familiar with the situation shared this insight about the potential of Jill Biden's memoir:
She could write a very explosive book if she wanted to. She's his grudge-holder for sure, and there are definitely plenty of people she will never talk to again, but it's unlike her to take public swings at specific individuals or lay blame. It's just not her style. That's what is going to sell books, though.
The memoir could provide Jill Biden's perspective on various high-profile Democrats who reportedly urged Joe Biden to step down, including Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, George Clooney, and Chuck Schumer.
The Bidens' consideration of the lucrative publishing offer comes amid significant financial challenges. Hunter Biden reportedly faces approximately $15 million in legal debt from various federal cases, struggling art sales, and poor memoir performance.
While the proposed $30 million advance falls short of Barack and Michelle Obama's $65 million deal, it could provide crucial financial support for the Biden family. The former president currently splits his time writing his memoir between his Delaware home office and his post-presidential office in Washington D.C.
Four books about the final Biden White House years are scheduled for release by summer's end. Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again" launches May 20, while Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac Arnsdorf's "2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America" arrives July 8.
These publications promise to unveil previously unknown details about the president's health and the measures taken by staff to conceal his condition from the public. Some former Biden aides have already begun pushing back against these narratives on social media.
The Bidens face a crucial decision regarding their joint memoir deal. Jill Biden recently accepted a role with the Milken Institute focusing on women's health issues, while Joe Biden completed his first post-presidency interview with BBC News.
The former president reflected on his decision to remain in the 2024 race, acknowledging the difficulty of stepping away from their successful agenda.
The couple's upcoming appearance on The View marks their first step in reshaping public perception of their White House years as they navigate the challenging transition to post-presidential life while confronting both financial pressures and upcoming revelations about their time in office.
