The American president intends to announce his candidacy for a second term during the presidential election of 2024, but not immediately.
Joe Biden, the oldest US president in office, confirmed on Friday that he did intend to announce his candidacy for a second term in the 2024 presidential election, but not immediately. “My intention is… has been from the beginning to introduce myselfthe 80-year-old Democrat said in an interview with ABC News on Friday.
His wife Jill Biden told The Associated Press earlier in the day that all that remained was to decide when and where to make a campaign announcement. Asked about this interview, Joe Biden launched a witticism without confirming or denying. However, he made it clear that he was in no hurry. “There are too many other things we need to finish in the short term before I start campaigninghe said of the reforms undertaken by his administration.
“Pay attention to what I’m doing”
Asked if his age influenced his decision to run or not, he replied: “No. But it is legitimate for people to ask questions about my age. It’s completely legitimate.» «All I can say is: watch what I’m doinghe added, appearing to allude to the record of his first two years in the White House.
Joe Biden would complete a possible second term at the age of 86. A medical examination conducted last week concluded that he was “vigorous” And “aptto fulfill his duties.