White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre a question when asked about whether US President Joe Biden’s stamina or age could prove to be an obstacle to his reelection.
On Monday, White House Correspondent from CNN, Don Lemon grilled Jean-Pierre regarding Biden’s health status amid poor-health rumors.
“Does the president have the stamina, physically and mentally, do you think, to continue on even after 2024?” Lemon asked.
“Don, you’re asking me this question. Oh my gosh. He’s the president of the United States. You know, he … I can’t even keep up with him.” Jean-Pierre responded and smiled.
“We just got back from New Mexico. We just got back from California. That is not a question that we should be even asking. Just look at the work that he does, look at how he’s delivering for the American public.” She added, dismissing the question.
The press conference took place after Jean-Pierre posted a tweet earlier, declaring that President Biden has plans to run in 2024.
“To be clear, as the president has said repeatedly, he plans to run in 2024,” the press secretary tweeted.
In a press briefing at the White House on January 29, President Biden declared that he would seek reelection if former President Donald Trump runs.
He also added that he will only seek reelection if his health is good.
Moreover, during the release, the president revealed that Vice President Kamala Harris would still be his running mate. If he wins on January 20, 2025, he would be 82 years old and 86 when leaving office. He already is the oldest serving president.
However, former United States President Barack Obama’s chief strategist David Axelrod revealed last week that Biden’s age could be a liability.
According to Axelrod his age would be a major issue if he wins.
“The presidency is a monstrously taxing job and the stark reality is the president would be closer to 90 than 80 at the end of a second term, and that would be a major issue,” Axelrod told the New York Times.
However, Jean-Pierre debunked Axelrod and called the article “hearsay.”
“That’s not what we care about — we care about how we are going to deliver for the American people. How are we going to make their lives better? That’s what the President talks about. That is his focus. And that’s where we’re going to continue to focus.” Jean-Pierre argued.
