In a candid discussion with USA Today, President Joe Biden reflected on the 2020 election outcomes, asserting his belief that he could have bested Donald Trump had he chosen to run again. Despite this confidence, the 82-year-old expressed some uncertainty regarding his endurance for an additional four-year term, noting, "So far, so good... But who knows what I'm going to be when I'm 86 years old?"
Biden Reflects on 2020 Election: Believes He Could Have Defeated Trump
Biden Reflects on 2020 Election: Believes He Could Have Defeated Trump
In an exclusive interview, President Joe Biden reveals he thinks he had a strong chance against Donald Trump in the last election but questions his stamina for another term.
In the wide-ranging interview with Susan Page, Biden mentioned his contemplation of pre-emptive pardons for several of Trump's critics, including former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney and former senior health official Dr. Anthony Fauci. He recounted a post-election Oval Office meeting with Trump, where he tried to emphasize that seeking retribution against critics was not in the best interest of his opponent. Biden stated that Trump appeared receptive, simply listening to his viewpoint.
Biden's decision regarding any pardons will potentially hinge on the composition of Trump's future cabinet. Furthermore, during the same interview, Biden defended the pardon he granted to his son, Hunter Biden, despite previously rejecting the notion of extending clemency to family members facing legal troubles.
Biden's remarks come at a time when Democratic party insiders express concern about the implications of his age for the party's prospects. The president admitted that, "based on polling," he felt confident about his chances against Trump, yet acknowledged that his age could have been a factor if he had remained in the presidential race. Following Vice President Kamala Harris' defeat in the election, influential Democratic figures, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, suggested that Biden's premature exit from the race might have yielded better results for the party.
As Biden navigates his post-presidency period, questions remain regarding his future political ambitions and the impact of his age on his legacy.
Biden's decision regarding any pardons will potentially hinge on the composition of Trump's future cabinet. Furthermore, during the same interview, Biden defended the pardon he granted to his son, Hunter Biden, despite previously rejecting the notion of extending clemency to family members facing legal troubles.
Biden's remarks come at a time when Democratic party insiders express concern about the implications of his age for the party's prospects. The president admitted that, "based on polling," he felt confident about his chances against Trump, yet acknowledged that his age could have been a factor if he had remained in the presidential race. Following Vice President Kamala Harris' defeat in the election, influential Democratic figures, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, suggested that Biden's premature exit from the race might have yielded better results for the party.
As Biden navigates his post-presidency period, questions remain regarding his future political ambitions and the impact of his age on his legacy.
