Biden says he wants to announce his candidacy, but not immediately
Joe Biden, the oldest sitting US president, confirmed on Friday that he intends to announce his candidacy for the presidency in 2024, but not immediately.
Joe Biden at the White House on February 24, 2023.
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“My intention … is to run from the beginning,” the 80-year-old Democrat told ABC News on Friday.
His wife, Jill Biden, told The Associated Press today that all that remains to be decided is when and where to make the campaign announcement. When asked about this interview, Joe Biden launched into a joke without confirming or denying it.
However, he clarified that he is in no rush. “There are many things we need to do in the short term before I start the campaign,” he said of the reforms his administration has undertaken.
Asked whether or not his age influenced his decision to run, he replied, “No. But it is fair for people to question my age. It’s totally legitimate.” “Pay attention to what I’m doing,” he added, referring to his record of his first two years in the White House.
Joe Biden will finish his second term at age 86. A medical examination conducted last week concluded that he was “serious” and “pitched” for his duties.
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