President Joe Biden is making light of people questioning his age.
Biden hosted the Houston Astros at the White House on Monday.
“I tell you, remarkable achievements led by — and this is not hyperbole — the legendary Dusty Baker,” the president said in reference to the team’s manager.
He continued:
“The worst part, I remember rooting for him as a kid and I was older than he was. Dusty it wasn’t easy, people counted you out saying you’re past your prime.”
Biden added with a laugh, “I know something about that.”
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The team visited the White House to celebrate their 2022 World Series Championship.
Biden, 80, is running for re-election and would be 86 at the end of a potential second term.
During a press conference in April, Biden was asked about concerns regarding his age.
“I can’t even say — I guess how old I am, I can’t even say the number. It doesn’t register with me,” he said, adding, “But the only thing I can say is that… people are going to see a race and they’re going to judge whether or not I have it or don’t have it. I respect them taking a hard look at it. I’d take a hard look at it as well.”
He continued, “I took a hard look at it before I decided to run. And I feel good, I feel excited about the prospects. And I think we’re on the verge of really turning the corner in a way we haven’t in a long time.”