In the political context of the United States, always full of unexpected events, the latest media outing of the President Joe Biden has generated widespread discussion. Participating in an interview on Philadelphia’s WURD radio, the president, who has reached the age of eighty, committed a singular mistakeidentifying itself as “the first black woman” to have worked alongside a black president, in apparent confusion with his Vice President, Kamala Harriswho is actually the first black woman to hold that position. This misunderstanding has not only drawn attention to the the president’s propensity for gaffesbut also raised questions about his age and his actual ability to assume leadership of the country for another term.
Biden’s verbal incident was quickly reported by major media outlets, sparking criticism and questions about his re-election fitness. The discussion intensified following Biden’s performance in the recent debate with Donald Trump, which many interpreted as a sign of difficulty. During the interview, however, the president attempted to reassert his abilities and commitment, highlighting the alleged achievements of his term, the historic appointment given to Kamala Harris and the nomination of Ketanji Brown-Jackson, the first black woman to the Supreme Court.
Despite mounting pressure to consider not running again, Biden has made it clear that he will continue the racereassuring supporters and allies about his physical condition and determination in his role. Major figures in the Democratic Party, including the governor of California, Gavin Newsomhave openly declared their support, portraying Biden as fully capable and dedicated, emphasizing the importance of not basing the evaluation of his presidency on a single debate or mistake. But several commentators and not a few Dems have made no secret of their belief that Joe should retire.
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