Some exes fade into obscurity. Others resurface every few years with cryptic Facebook statuses. And then there’s Bill Stevenson, Jill Biden’s ex-husband, who has made it his life’s work to ensure his name never strays too far from the headlines — or from the First Lady herself.
It’s been nearly half a century since Jill Biden (née Jacobs) and Stevenson divorced in 1974. But the man seems determined to keep their brief marriage alive — in the press, at least. From alleging infidelity with Joe Biden, to implying political payback over his own legal troubles, to insisting he’s the only person who really knows Jill, Stevenson has carved out a curious second career: full-time Biden critic, part-time historian of his own bitterness.
Let’s take a closer (and slightly amused) look at his greatest hits — the claims, the contradictions, and the constant flair for drama.
The Alleged Affair That Won’t Die
The crown jewel of Stevenson’s claims is that Jill and Joe Biden had an affair before their divorce was finalized.
According to Stevenson, his suspicions began when Jill turned down a Bruce Springsteen concert to spend time with Joe’s children. He later alleged Joe himself was behind the wheel during one of Jill’s car crashes — an accusation that Jill’s camp has flatly denied.
For decades, the Bidens have maintained that Jill and Joe met in 1975 — after Jill’s marriage to Stevenson ended. Still, Stevenson continues to peddle the story, most recently in interviews with Inside Edition.
The trouble? His timeline is full of potholes. Like Springsteen’s tours, the dates just don’t quite line up.
The Political Donation That Raised Eyebrows
Back in 2020, Stevenson gave the Daily Mail one of his most puzzling stories: he allegedly donated $10,000 in cash to Joe Biden’s early Senate campaign after a rival called Biden a “joke.”
Yes, political donations are common. Yes, Stevenson owned a Delaware nightclub at the time. But the cash detail (and the dramatic retelling) reads less like a civic gesture and more like someone auditioning for a cameo in House of Cards.
Playing the Victim: His Legal Drama
In the late 1970s, Stevenson was convicted of fraud and passing bad checks. He insists it was all political retribution, blaming Joe Biden’s brother for pressuring him during divorce proceedings.
In his version, he was told: “Give her the house, or you’re going to have serious problems.”
Convenient framing? Absolutely. But here’s the problem: a federal fraud conviction doesn’t typically hinge on how generous you are in a divorce settlement. Blaming the Bidens for his business troubles is like blaming your landlord for a bad Yelp review.
Contradictions on Jill
If there’s one thing Stevenson has mastered, it’s inconsistency.
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In 2023, he told Newsmax: “I still care about her.”
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Decades earlier, he described Jill as “bitter” and “nasty.”
So which is it — a fond ex or a lifelong critic? His words shift depending on which network he’s talking to, leaving his credibility shakier than a campaign poll in July.
Declaring Himself the Jill Expert
Stevenson also loves reminding the world that he’s the only true authority on Jill Biden.
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“My take is the only take that can be taken seriously,” he declared in 2024.
The audacity is almost admirable. They divorced in 1974. Jill has since raised a family, built a career, and become the First Lady of the United States. Yet somehow, her 50-years-gone ex insists his opinion trumps all.
It gives big “Samantha Markle” energy — that mix of estranged-family entitlement and perpetual headline-chasing.
Jill Biden’s ex-husband thinks Joe should take cognitive test, says she's pushing him 'to the very edge': Bill Stevenson, who was married to Jill Biden from 1970 to 1975, said that it is "clear Joe Biden has deeper issues." https://t.co/aTZabD59se pic.twitter.com/W4BRi8RkZd
— FedSlayer (@FedSlayer) July 7, 2024
Taking Shots at Joe’s Debate Performance
When President Biden stumbled during a debate, Stevenson was quick to seize the spotlight. He told the New York Post: “Maybe the lies and exaggerations caught up with him.”
Critics debated whether Biden’s slip was about age or health. But Stevenson’s reaction felt more like an ex in the cheap seats yelling, “See? I told you so!” — as if a presidential gaffe validates his decades of grievances.
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— Simon Ateba (@simonateba) July 6, 2024
Why Does This Keep Happening?
So why does the media keep giving Bill Stevenson airtime?
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Ex Factor Fascination
Audiences love an ex who won’t let go. It’s messy, dramatic, and slightly absurd. -
Politics Meets Pop Culture
In an era where politics is Hollywood’s biggest reality show, Stevenson’s soundbites blur the line between tabloid gossip and campaign dirt. -
Contradiction as Currency
Every time he says “I still care about her,” then follows it with another attack, the whiplash keeps him relevant.
The Jill Biden We Actually Know
Lost in all of this is the real Jill Biden. A career educator, mother, grandmother, and First Lady. By most accounts, she has built a life far removed from Stevenson’s revisionist tales.
While he clings to 1974 like it was yesterday, Jill is focused on 2025 and beyond — from her work on education to her support role in Joe Biden’s presidency.
Closing
Bill Stevenson may not be bitter (depending on which interview you believe), but he certainly isn’t silent. For five decades, he’s made sure Jill Biden’s name is never far from his own. The irony? The louder he insists on being her definitive biographer, the clearer it becomes that he’s just an ex with a well-worn story.
And like any good tabloid subplot, it leaves us wondering: will he finally move on, or will we still be hearing his “exclusive truths” in 2074? After all, Hollywood — and apparently politics — always loves a sequel.
