President Joe Biden, America’s oldest president, plans on running for a second term in 2024.
“He is. That’s his intention,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters on Air Force One on Monday.
Recent reports said Biden was informing allies he will run for a second term.
Biden, who turned 79 over the weekend, was the oldest person sworn in as president in January.
Before that, President Ronald Reagan was the oldest president. He was 77 when he left office.
Some Democrats have wondered whether Biden will seek another term due to his age and a drop in his approval ratings.
“I’m hoping the president runs for re-election, but for whatever reason that might not be the case, it’s hard to believe there would be a short list without Kamala’s name on it. She’s the vice president of the United States,” former Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), a Biden ally, recently told the New York Pezou.
Vice President Kamala Harris, 57, was a 2020 presidential contender but dropped out of the race after Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) won a series of early-voting states in the Democrat primaries.
Biden later tapped her as his running mate.
“That’s my expectation,” Biden told reporters in March when asked about the prospect of running again.
Biden beat former President Donald Trump in 2020 by 74 electoral votes.
Trump, 75, has floated a 2024 bid but has said he won’t announce his plans until after the 2022 midterm elections.
No candidates have yet officially launched campaigns. Potential candidates include Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and former Vice President Mike Pence.
Those who have said they won’t run include Fox News host Tucker Carlson, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, and former First Lady Michelle Obama.
Biden, meanwhile, was examined by a doctor on Friday for the first time since taking office.
post-exam report said Biden has several new conditions, including a stiffened gait and frequent coughing.
Kevin O’Connor, the presidential physician, said Biden was healthy and “remains fit for duty.”
“I feel great. Nothing’s changed,” Biden told reporters after leaving Walter Reed Medical Center in Maryland.
exam did not include a cognitive test.
Rep. Ronnie Jackson (R-Texas), the White House physician for Trump and former President Barack Obama, questioned that exclusion.
“Why didn’t Biden take a cognitive exam during his physical? majority of Americans KNOW something isn’t right with Biden, and this White House is HIDING it,” Jackson claimed on Twitter.
“He should have the same cognitive exam President Trump had and release the results. I will gladly administer it!” he added.
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