Politics is a weird business. One day you’re the leader of the free world, and the next, people are scouring photos of your wife’s outfit for "secret codes" about who you voted for in the booth. Honestly, the internet can be a fever dream. After the 2024 election results rolled in and Donald Trump secured his return to the White House, a very specific and very loud rumor started making the rounds: did the Bidens vote for Trump?
It sounds like a bad political thriller plot. But in an era where "vibes" often trump (no pun intended) actual data, a few viral moments sent social media into a tailspin.
The Red Suit Heard 'Round the World
The firestorm basically started with a blazer. On Election Day 2024, First Lady Jill Biden stepped out to cast her vote wearing a vibrant, head-to-toe red suit. Now, for most people, red is just a color. Maybe it's festive. Maybe it's bold. But in American politics, red is the uniform of the Republican Party.
Social media users, especially on X (formerly Twitter), jumped on this immediately. "Jill Biden is wearing MAGA red," one viral post claimed. "She’s sending a message!"
The theory was that the Bidens were secretly resentful of how the Democratic Party—and specifically the push from figures like Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama—handled Joe Biden’s exit from the race. According to the internet sleuths, Jill’s red suit was a silent "protest vote" against her own party’s nominee, Kamala Harris.
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But let’s look at the facts. Jill Biden has worn red dozens of times throughout her tenure. She wore red to the 2023 State of the Union. She wore red to holiday events. Red is a power color, not a political confession. More importantly, the First Lady spent months on the campaign trail for Kamala Harris. It’s a massive stretch to think a wardrobe choice outweighed a career of Democratic loyalty.
Joe Biden’s Smile and the MAGA Hat Incident
Then there’s the man himself. Joe Biden didn't help quiet the rumors when he was spotted with a giant grin during Donald Trump's visit to the White House shortly after the election. People pointed to his apparent "good mood" as proof that he was happy Trump won.
"Look at that smile," some commentators remarked. "He’s glad it’s not Kamala."
This narrative ignores a pretty basic reality of Joe Biden’s brand: institutionalism. Biden has spent fifty years in Washington. He’s a guy who believes in the "peaceful transfer of power" like it’s a religious tenet. His smile wasn’t an endorsement of Trump’s policies; it was a performance of the very thing he accused Trump of failing to do in 2020: being a gracious loser.
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We also can't forget the infamous fire station visit in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, earlier in the year. Biden briefly donned a Trump 2024 hat after a friendly exchange with a supporter. It was a joke. A "unity" gesture in a moment of local camaraderie. Yet, that photo was resurrected after the election as "evidence" that Joe was a secret Trump supporter all along.
The Logic Problem: Why It Doesn't Hold Water
Let's get real for a second. The idea that Joe and Jill Biden would walk into a polling place and bubble in the circle for Donald Trump is, quite frankly, absurd.
Joe Biden spent the better part of four years calling Donald Trump an "existential threat to democracy." He built his entire 2020 campaign, and his aborted 2024 run, on the idea that Trump was unfit for office. To suggest he changed his mind because he was "grumpy" about being replaced by Harris ignores everything we know about his political DNA.
Furthermore, the Bidens are "party people." They aren't just members of the Democratic Party; they are the Democratic Party establishment. Their legacy is inextricably tied to the success of the Biden-Harris administration. A Trump victory, by definition, is a repudiation of that legacy. Why would they vote to dismantle their own life's work?
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The "Betrayal" Narrative
The rumor mill thrives on the "betrayed leader" trope. It’s true that the transition from Biden to Harris was messy. Reports from insiders suggested some friction between the Biden and Harris camps in the final weeks of the campaign. There were whispers that the President felt "pushed out."
But there is a grand canyon of difference between being annoyed with your party's leadership and voting for the guy who has been your primary antagonist for a decade.
Actionable Insights: How to Spot Election Misinformation
In 2026, we’re still dealing with the fallout of these "alternative facts." If you’re trying to navigate these kinds of rumors, here’s what you should keep in mind:
- Watch for "Vibe" Analysis: If a theory relies entirely on the color of someone's clothes or the "look on their face," it's probably nonsense.
- Check the Source: Most of the "Bidens voted for Trump" rumors originated on meme accounts or highly partisan blogs, not from verified reporting.
- Context Matters: A president smiling during a transition meeting isn't a "tell." It's a job requirement.
- Look at the Long Game: Ask yourself if the rumored action makes any logical sense for the person’s career, legacy, or stated beliefs.
The Bidens almost certainly voted for Kamala Harris. Anything else is just digital noise. While it makes for a spicy headline, the reality of the 2024 election is much more boring: the Bidens supported their party, they lost, and they handed over the keys to the White House because that’s what the Constitution says to do.
If you're still curious about the nuances of the 2024 transition, your best bet is to look at the official transcripts of Biden’s Rose Garden speeches following the election. He was clear, if somber: the people had spoken, and he would honor that. No red suits or "secret" hats change that.