December 14, 2022 5:00am EST
Biden reportedly lashed out about media fixating on his age: 'You think I don’t know how f---ing old I am?'
If re-elected, Biden would finish a second term at 86 years old.
By Joseph A. Wulfsohn | Fox News
President Biden is reportedly upset about the media's constant coverage of his age, which will likely remain a thorn on his side as he inches closer towards a 2024 run.
Biden, who just turned 80 last month, is the oldest-serving president in U.S. history. And questions over his fitness to lead has been a cause of concern for both his detractors and supporters alike.
On Tuesday, Politico published a story about how "eerily quiet" the 2024 race is. Republicans are largely mum about former President Trump's already-declared candidacy as his polls continue to wane and legal troubles carry on. Meanwhile, Biden has been reluctant to officially announce his re-election bid though he has repeatedly said he "intends" to run.
"The president has vented to allies about how often his age is mentioned in the press — ‘You think I don’t know how f---ing old I am?’ he said to one earlier this year. But who knows what the fates have in store for someone who just turned 80 a few weeks ago (Sorry, Mr. President!)," Politico's Jonathan Martin wrote.
The White House declined to comment.
In October, Politico reported on the White House feeling "trepidation" over Biden's 80th birthday and hoping to "downplay" the celebration. The article noted, "His age has always been a sensitive topic among his closest allies and planning is underway as to how to best navigate the occasion."
Top Democrats have been vocal in supporting a Biden reelection bid, particularly in the aftermath of the 2022 midterms where Democrats performed much stronger than anticipated. But polls consistently show Democratic voters continue voicing that they'd rather not see Biden run in 2024, with many citing concerns over his fitness.
Throughout his political career, Biden has been known to be a "gaffe machine," which has only continued into his presidency. Some of his GOP critics, however, have cited his more bizarre blunders as a sign of a mental decline.
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