Life expectancy charts predict that President Joe Biden may not have much time left despite running for another four years at the White House.
According to the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) annual Trustees Report, a male aged 80, similar to Biden’s age, has an average remaining life expectancy of about 8.2 years. The report noted that the figure is an average, which means that many people will live far longer than this while others might not.
Biden became the oldest individual ever elected to serve in the White House, and he could break the record should he win again in 2024.
The president would be 86 years old by November 2028. Despite the statistical averages presented by the SSA’s life expectancy tables, it’s important to remember that a person’s lifespan can be considerably influenced by a variety of variables, including genetics, lifestyle, and access to healthcare.
This comes as officials continue to question Biden’s physical and mental wellness, especially after he announced his reelection campaign earlier this year.
His advanced age has also been showing lately, most recently during his European trip, where he appeared to be wobbling as he met with King Charles III.
Video footage captured the encounter between Biden and King Charles, showing the 80-year-old president extending his handshake with the King and proceeding to touch the British monarch’s right arm, causing a noticeable reaction from the King.
As the two leaders walked together to a reviewing stand and greeted the forces, Biden placed his hand on Charles’ back. The president’s movement appeared slightly rigid, attributed to his previous foot injury from late 2020, as stated in a medical report from February.
While making physical contact with a member of the royal family is generally discouraged, Buckingham Palace clarified that there are “no obligatory codes of behavior” for meeting a monarch.
Biden can prove that he’s healthy all he wants, but voters are actually showing serious concerns for his age and health, as an October 2022 survey found that 64 percent of Americans, including 50 percent of Democrats, said they were “concerned” about the president’s mental health.
