Former first lady Jill Biden acknowledged in her first interview since leaving the White House that her husband Joe Biden "was slowing down" before he ended his 2024 presidential campaign.

Speaking with CBS News Sunday correspondent Rita Braver in an interview released Sunday, Jill Biden discussed her observations of the former president during his time in office. She indicated that she had not seen signs of cognitive or mental decline in her husband.

In separate comments reported Monday, Jill Biden stated that if she had to make the decision again, she would not have advised her husband to seek re-election for a second term.

Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race in July after mounting pressure from Democratic lawmakers and donors following a poor debate performance against Donald Trump. The 81-year-old president faced increasing questions about his age and mental acuity throughout his campaign.

The former first lady's comments represent some of the most direct acknowledgments from the Biden family about the challenges the president faced during his term and the factors that influenced his decision to step aside from the race.