Biden turns 81; Concerns are growing that he is too old to be re-elected
- November 21, 2023
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President of the United States, Joe Biden turns 81 on Monday, an event that drew attention to his position as the oldest person ever to occupy the Oval
President of the United States, Joe Biden turns 81 on Monday, an event that drew attention to his position as the oldest person ever to occupy the Oval Office, with polls showing Americans worried he will too old for this position for those who want to be re-elected.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that Biden and his family will celebrate his birthday later this week with coconut cake when they gather for Thanksgiving holiday on Nantucket Island.
Biden responded to those who fear he is too old for the rigors of the White House with humor and an attempt convince voters that his age and experience more than half a century in public life is an asset to the problems of the United States.
In case of re-election At the end of his second term, Biden will be 86 years old. Republican Ronald Reaganwho previously held the record for the oldest American president, completed his second four-year term at age 77 in 1989.
Trump, favorite for the Republican nomination To face Biden in the 2024 election, he is 77 years old.
In the survey Reuters/Ipsos In mid-September, voters expressed concerns about Biden’s age and suitability for office. 77% of respondents including 65% of Democrats who said Biden is too old to become president, while only 39% said Biden is qualified to be president.
By comparison, 56% of respondents said that Trump is too old for officeand 54% said he was healthy enough to handle the challenges of the presidency.
Asked about the poll results, Jean-Pierre said Biden has made important legislative achievements and that He should be judged by his achievements and not by his age.
“Our point of view is that it is not the age that matters, but the experience of the president,” he said. “We should judge him by what he did, not by his numbers.”
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