Hillary Clinton recently encouraged voters to overlook President Joe Biden’s age. She emphasized focusing on the election’s stakes, especially the threat Donald Trump poses.
In a SiriusXM interview, Hillary Clinton compared Biden, effective despite age, to Trump, criticized for threatening rhetoric and democracy.
Despite Biden’s age, Clinton emphasized the importance of his leadership in protecting democracy, freedom, and fundamental rights.
Hillary Clinton tells voters to ‘accept the reality’ Biden is ‘old’ and re-elect him anyway https://t.co/3JPLbfTDbg pic.twitter.com/MNTjIAqO4Y
— New York Post (@nypost) March 6, 2024
She subtly addressed Biden’s mental fitness concerns by favorably comparing his abilities to Trump’s, without directly mentioning his mental state.
Clinton spoke as widespread doubts about Biden’s age and office fitness persist, with many voters, including Democrats, questioning his effectiveness.
Polls indicate a majority of Americans, including Democrats, believe Biden, who turned 81, is too old for the presidency.
Concerns about Biden’s age, mental sharpness, and physical fitness have been central issues.
Despite these concerns, Biden’s administration points to his legislative achievements and experience as reasons to support his reelection.
When you're lucky to live into your seventies or eighties, the difference of a few years doesn't matter all that much. Joe Biden and Donald Trump are effectively the same age. Let's use that as a baseline.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 6, 2024
So this week, it's become clear the choice for this November is between… pic.twitter.com/el65gxRT1M
The debate on Biden’s age contrasts with views of Trump, also seen as old but more energetic.