President Joe Biden turned 81 on Monday — and though it’s a significant feat for the oldest sitting president in U.S. history, his milestone birthday is unlikely to take the spotlight: He and first lady Jill Biden are hosting a slate of holiday events throughout the day, and the nation continues to mourn the loss of former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
The Monday before Thanksgiving is a day full of traditions at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. In the morning, President Biden will pardon the National Thanksgiving Turkey in a ceremony on the White House South Lawn.
In the afternoon, the first lady, 72, will welcome the official White House Christmas tree alongside military families. Beginning the week on Sunday, the Bidens hosted a “Friendsgiving” dinner with servicemembers at the Norfolk Naval Station in Virginia.
The first couple will make up for any lost family time beginning Tuesday, when they travel to Massachusetts for the remainder of the week. President Joe Biden pardons the National Thanksgiving Turkey in 2021.
Biden’s age is something that’s top of mind for some voters heading into the 2024 election. A poll conducted in February showed that a majority of voters have concerns about his age as his reelection campaign ramps up, given that he would be 86 at the end of a potential second term.
Earlier this year, Biden’s physician asserted that the “the president remains fit for duty” in a report published by the White House, and the president himself has laughed off speculation that he’s slowing down.
Biden joked about the questions surrounding his age at the 2023 White House Correspondents’ Dinner in April, saying, “Look, I get that age is a completely reasonable issue. You might think I don’t like Rupert Murdoch, [but] that’s simply not true. How can I dislike a guy who makes me look like Harry Styles?”
“Call me old, I call it being seasoned,” the politician continued. “You say I am ancient, I say I’m wise. You say I’m over the hill, Don Lemon would say, ‘That’s a man in his prime.‘” President Joe Biden at the 2023 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty
Biden became the oldest person to be sworn in as commander-in-chief at his inaugural ceremony when he was 78.
Donald Trump was previously the oldest-ever president to take office, and was 70 at the time of his 2017 inauguration. Trump, who is seeking another term in the White House in 2024, will be 78 at the time of the next election.
Dimwit Joe is not only the oldest he is the most demented clown 🤡 in US history of CIC
J. Biden is surpassed by millions and in particular by you, Redhawk in your stupidity. He has done more for this country, than many Presidents. And if you had had or have a decent job which I doubt, Trump made your taxes higher and the current Republicans made the lower middle classes’ income higher just in recent days.
You democrats are such weak minded people, and the stupid ones with TDS is, Priceless !! 🙂
Let us list brainless demented Biden accomplishments. Afganistan High taxes Inflation. Oil and food prices 16 percent higher than he inherited. Open border. Weaker military. High cost for mortgages Made America a laughing stock. Yep two wars as he finds terrorism by Iran. For TDS. Idiots like Karen these are just reality by by clowns like BiDum towards a fascist regime
Somehow “old fart” doesn’t do him justice
True. But what can one label him other than “ dead man walking”?
If Biden can’t find the door to leave, we will help him, & we’ll slam it shut for good!!
All the Americans over 80 don’t think he all that old. I hope to be active as President Biden when I am his age.
If you are as active as dead man walking Joey they will close the casket ⚰️