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Biden Questions 2024 Run Amid Age Concerns

1/8/2025

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In a candid USA Today interview, President Biden, 82, revealed his concerns about running for another term, admitting he may be too old. He confidently stated he could have defeated Trump in 2024 but questioned his stamina. Biden also contemplated issuing preemptive pardons for political rivals while reflecting on his enduring legacy.

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In a candid USA Today interview, President Biden, 82, revealed his concerns about running for another term, admitting he may be too old. He confidently stated he could have defeated Trump in 2024 but questioned his stamina. Biden also contemplated issuing preemptive pardons for political rivals while reflecting on his enduring legacy.