President Joe Biden is expected to announce his candidacy for a second term in the 2024 election, ending months of speculation among both critics and supporters. Reports suggest that the 80-year-old president will share his decision on Tuesday, April 25, a date that holds special significance for him.
April 25 marks the four-year anniversary of the start of Biden's 2020 election campaign. Although the announcement date may still change, a senior Democratic official stated that it is "no longer helpful or necessary to not just say the obvious: He's running."
Insider sources reveal that Biden and his team of advisors are currently working on a pre-recorded video to share his intentions to seek re-election. If successful, Biden will continue to hold the record as the oldest president in U.S. history by the end of his second term. He is already the oldest elected candidate to assume the presidency for a first term, entering the White House at 78 years old.
Other older presidents include Donald Trump, who was inaugurated at 70, and Ronald Reagan, who was 69. In contrast, the youngest presidents were John F. Kennedy and Theodore Roosevelt, both elected in their early 40s, while Bill Clinton was 46 and Barack Obama was 47.
However, Biden may face a tougher battle for votes due to ongoing concerns about his cognitive abilities. His frequent gaffes, moments of losing focus during speeches, and appearing to fall asleep at events have attracted attention.
In a recent interview with Fox News host Tucker Carlson, former President Trump commented on Biden's state, saying, "Look, I watch him just like you do. And I think it's almost inappropriate for me to say it. I don't see how it's possible. But there's something wrong."