In an exclusive interview with USA Today, President Joe Biden expressed confidence that he could have potentially defeated Donald Trump in the recent election, while acknowledging the uncertainties surrounding his age and stamina for future political endeavors.
Biden Reflects on Possible 2024 Election Victory Against Trump
Biden Reflects on Possible 2024 Election Victory Against Trump
In a candid interview, President Biden speculates on his potential re-election against Donald Trump, weighing factors like age and stamina.
Biden, 82, shared in the interview that while he felt he could have won, he was also acutely aware of the implications of age, remarking, "But who knows what I'm going to be when I'm 86 years old?" The discussion centered not just on hypothetical victories but also on Biden's considerations regarding pre-emptive pardons for Trump critics like former Congresswoman Liz Cheney and Dr. Anthony Fauci. He noted that he had been transparent with Trump about these potential pardons during their post-election meeting, suggesting that dwelling on past grievances would be counterproductive.
The interview, published on Wednesday and described as his sole exit interview to a print publication, comes amidst tight media control exercised by the White House. Biden's remarks come at a time when concerns about his age and mental acuity have been echoed by key Democratic figures urging him to reconsider a transferable leadership role in the party sooner. Addressing these sentiments, Biden mentioned he believed he had favorable polling against Trump and felt he could outmatch the former president if he had continued his campaign.
However, he stated, "I also wasn't looking to be president when I was 85 years old, 86 years old," capturing the delicate balance between ambition and the reality of aging. With ongoing developments and perspectives emerging about the 2024 election landscape, Biden's reflections contribute to an unfolding narrative regarding the future of American politics.
The interview, published on Wednesday and described as his sole exit interview to a print publication, comes amidst tight media control exercised by the White House. Biden's remarks come at a time when concerns about his age and mental acuity have been echoed by key Democratic figures urging him to reconsider a transferable leadership role in the party sooner. Addressing these sentiments, Biden mentioned he believed he had favorable polling against Trump and felt he could outmatch the former president if he had continued his campaign.
However, he stated, "I also wasn't looking to be president when I was 85 years old, 86 years old," capturing the delicate balance between ambition and the reality of aging. With ongoing developments and perspectives emerging about the 2024 election landscape, Biden's reflections contribute to an unfolding narrative regarding the future of American politics.
