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Biden Believes He Could Have Defeated Trump in 2024, Despite Uncertainty About Serving Another Term

Jan 8, 2025, 02:38 PM

President Joe Biden, aged 82, in an interview with USA Today, expressed his belief that he could have defeated Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election if he had remained in the race. Biden, who withdrew his candidacy in July and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, cited polling data as the basis for his confidence in a potential victory. However, he also admitted uncertainty about his ability to serve another full term, stating, 'I don’t know. Who the hell knows? So far, so good. But who knows what I’m going to be when I’m 86 years old?' Biden's decision to step aside came amid concerns about his age and health, particularly after a shaky debate performance that led to pressure from within his party to withdraw.