Joe Biden, the oldest person to assume the United States presidency announced today his plan to run for re-election in 2024.
Responding to a reporter’s question during his first press conference since assuming office in January, Biden laid to rest lingering questions on whether or not he would seek re-election in 2024.
Biden was 78 years and two months at his inauguration making him easily the oldest person to assume the presidency, a fact that prompted questions on whether he would be strong enough to finish a second term when he would be 86 years old.
As though to allay concerns about his fitness, Biden has taken to running in circumstances where other presidents usually walk. But three days ago, he took three tumbles while running up the stairs to board Air Force One which video went viral on social media.
Experts believe Biden would not run for re-election despite his insistence. “Four years from now, it would become pretty obvious that he has overgrown the position,” said Mark Fuller, a Wisconsin activist who is concerned about the imminent potential leadership vacuum that would be created.
Others believe Biden may plan to run and win in 2024 only to yield for Vice President Kalama Harris to assume office and strengthen her for her own re-election in 2028.
Whatever happens, with Trump lurking and having suggested a 2024 run, the stakes in American politics would not be higher.
DNT News with Correspondent reports from DC and Milwaukee
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