President Joe Biden's team has indicated to close associates that they might be prepared to reveal plans for a reelection campaign as early as next week. A potential announcement date is next Tuesday, which marks the four-year anniversary of Biden's 2020 candidacy announcement.
Invitations have been sent out to Democratic contributors, inviting them to Washington, D.C., with strategic meetings scheduled for later in the week. The White House has not provided any official comment on the matter.
In an interview with ABC News' David Muir back in February, Biden mentioned his "intention" to pursue a second term, but an official statement has yet to be made. Biden stated that while his intent has always been to run again, there are more pressing matters that need to be addressed before starting a campaign.
At 80 years old, Biden is the oldest president to ever serve in the United States. If he were to run and win a second term, he would be 82 years old. The president's age and mental sharpness are likely to be topics of discussion among voters if he decides to run again.
During the interview with Muir, Biden dismissed the idea that age was a factor in his decision to seek another term, but acknowledged that it's a "totally legitimate" concern for people to bring up. In response to such concerns, he simply urged people to "watch me."
Following Biden's second presidential physical, White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor stated that the president is "fit to successfully execute" his duties as commander in chief.
In recent weeks, Biden has hinted at a possible 2024 campaign, even sharing a light-hearted moment with Bruce Springsteen at a White House event, saying that "some people are born to run."
As of now, the Democratic Party remains largely supportive of Biden, and he hasn't faced significant pressure to formally announce his candidacy. Only two Democrats, Marianne Williamson and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have declared their intentions to challenge him, though both are considered longshots.
On the Republican side, numerous candidates have already announced their intentions to run in 2024, including former President Donald Trump. More candidates are anticipated to join the race soon.
