Biden Tells Reporter Pressing Him About His Age: ‘I Can’t Even Say, I Guess, How Old I Am’
President Joe Biden was asked about his age on Wednesday as he answered questions about his announcement that he will seek another term in office. Biden, who at 80 is already the oldest president in U.S. history, said…
President Joe Biden was asked about his age on Wednesday as he answered questions about his announcement that he will seek another term in office.
Biden, who at 80 is already the oldest president in U.S. history, said his age might be a factor for some people and that he “can’t even say the number.”
The topic was brought up during a news conference at the White House by ABC News reporter Mary Bruce.
“You recently launched your re-election campaign,” Bruce said. “You’ve said questions about your age are legitimate, and your response is always, ‘Just watch me.’
“But the country is watching, and recent polling shows that 70 percent of Americans, including a majority of Democrats, believe you shouldn’t run again. What do you say to them? What do you say to those Americans who are watching and aren’t convinced?” Bruce asked.
Biden said voters will have to decide if his age is an issue for them.
“With regard to age and polling data, I notice the polling data I keep hearing about is that I’m between 42 and 46 percent favorable rating,” Biden responded. “But everybody running for re-election at this time has been in the same position. There’s nothing new about that.”