Biden Laughs Off People Saying He Is Past His ‘Prime’
President Joe Biden is making light of people questioning his age. Biden hosted the Houston Astros at the White House on Monday. “I tell you, remarkable achievements led by — and this is not hyperbole — the legendary…
President Joe Biden is making light of people questioning his age.
Biden hosted the Houston Astros at the White House on Monday.
“I tell you, remarkable achievements led by — and this is not hyperbole — the legendary Dusty Baker,” the president said in reference to the team’s manager.
He continued:
“The worst part, I remember rooting for him as a kid and I was older than he was. Dusty it wasn’t easy, people counted you out saying you’re past your prime.”
Biden added with a laugh, “I know something about that.”
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The team visited the White House to celebrate their 2022 World Series Championship.
Biden, 80, is running for re-election and would be 86 at the end of a potential second term.
During a press conference in April, Biden was asked about concerns regarding his age.
“I can’t even say — I guess how old I am, I can’t even say the number. It doesn’t register with me,” he said, adding, “But the only thing I can say is that… people are going to see a race and they’re going to judge whether or not I have it or don’t have it. I respect them taking a hard look at it. I’d take a hard look at it as well.”
He continued, “I took a hard look at it before I decided to run. And I feel good, I feel excited about the prospects. And I think we’re on the verge of really turning the corner in a way we haven’t in a long time.”