Biden confronts age in pitch for 2024 presidency

President Joe Biden pushed his expertise in politics and "knowledge" as a part of his credentials to win reelection subsequent yr regardless of being the oldest president in U.S. historical past. His feedback got here in an interview with MSNBC on Friday evening.

Throughout his first televised interview since saying his bid for the presidency, Biden tried to reassure voters that he was nonetheless able to being the president. He cited his knowledge, expertise, and honor. Biden is 80 and can be 86 by the point he left workplace if reelected.

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The president's age is taken into account considered one of his largest hurdles in searching for reelection in 2024, however Biden dismissed such issues, arguing that he has acquired a lot data and knowledge through the years.

"There may be not a Fortune 500 firm on this planet that's trying to rent a CEO in his 80s," MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle informed Biden on Friday. "So what makes an 82-year-old Joe Biden the perfect man for crucial job on this planet?"

"As a result of I've acquired a hell of quite a lot of knowledge," Biden mentioned. "I do know greater than the overwhelming majority of individuals. I am extra skilled than anybody who has ever run for the workplace, and I believe I've confirmed myself to be honorable and likewise efficient."

Biden's expertise for the job subsequent yr consists of 4 years within the Oval Workplace, eight years as Barack Obama's vice chairman, and greater than 35 years as a senator from Delaware. Biden introduced he was working for reelection final month.

Different matters within the interview included Congress's effectiveness with its division between a Republican-dominated Home and Democratic Senate, the border, and the investigation of Hunter Biden. The president famous that he had religion in his son, whilst federal prosecutors close to a choice on whether or not to cost him with tax and firearms violations.

“To start with, my son has achieved nothing unsuitable. I belief him. I place confidence in him," Biden mentioned. "[The investigation] impacts my presidency by making me really feel happy with him."

Biden additionally famous that he believes Home Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is an "trustworthy man," however he mentioned the speaker was put in a tough place as a result of he "nearly offered away every part to MAGA Republicans.” McCarthy ended up needing to compromise with far-right lawmakers to be elected speaker after he failed a number of occasions to safe the place.

The president’s feedback come forward of a gathering with McCarthy subsequent Tuesday that may embrace Senate Majority Chief Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Minority Chief Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on the White Home.