U.S. President Joe Biden noted that he "took a hard look" at his age when considering running for reelection, which is his first response to questions about his decision to run for the presidency in 2024. During a joint press conference with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at the White House, Biden responded to a question by saying, "American voters will witness a race, and they will judge whether I have what it takes or not. I respect them if they take a close look at my age. I took a close look at it before deciding to run for another term, and I feel good, and I am excited about the prospects." He added jokingly, "Regarding age, I can't even say that I guess how old I am. I can't even say the number."
Biden, who is 80 years old, is the oldest president in U.S. history, and if reelected, he would be 86 years old by the end of his second term. His age has become a political issue, as polls consistently reflect concerns about his age, even among Democrats.
