The US President is the oldest in office and wants to stand for reelection in 2024
Joe Biden, 80, has been declared “fit” to continue as President of the United States. The Democrat underwent a battery of tests on Thursday (02/16/2023). Here is the complete medical bulletin in English (2 MB).
“The President remains fit and fulfills all of his duties without exception or adjustment,” the document, signed by White House Physician Kevin O’Connor, said. Biden is a “healthy, vigorous 80yearold man,” he added.
After a consultation with a dermatologist, a lesion was discovered on Biden’s chest. According to the doctor, it was removed and sent for a biopsy.
The Democrat’s last physical exam was in November 2021. At that time, he was considered “fit for work” without restrictions.
REELECTION
Joe Biden has stated multiple times that he has “intent” to run for reelection to the US presidency in 2024. However, there has not yet been a formal decision on this matter.
At 80, Biden is the oldest president to rule the US country, followed by Ronald Reagan. The former Republican leader ended his second term at the age of 77.
If the Democrat is reelected, he will be 86 at the end of his second term. Republicans are using the US leader’s age to reinforce the idea that Biden is unfit for office.
Additionally, polls suggest that a portion of voters view Biden’s age as an issue. A Harvard CAPSHarris Poll conducted June 2829, 2022 showed that 33% of respondents said they thought they were too old to run for reelection and 25% said they it was “time for a change”.