Biden Believes He Could Have Defeated Trump in 2024
In a recent interview, President Joe Biden expressed confidence in his ability to defeat Donald Trump in a re-election bid but questioned his stamina for another term.
In a candid USA Today interview, President Joe Biden reflected on his potential re-election, stating he believes he could have won against Donald Trump. Despite his confidence, the 82-year-old president admitted concerns about his age and whether he would be fit for another four years in office. "When Trump was running again for re-election, I really thought I had the best chance of beating him," he said. Biden also discussed the possibility of pre-emptive pardons for Trump critics, revealing that he previously communicated with Trump about it. He noted that decisions about pardons would depend on Trump's cabinet choices. Throughout the interview, Biden addressed criticism over his age and the reluctance of the Democratic Party regarding his candidacy, suggesting that a different outcome may have been possible had he exited the presidential race earlier.
In a recent interview, President Joe Biden expressed confidence in his ability to defeat Donald Trump in a re-election bid but questioned his stamina for another term.
In a candid USA Today interview, President Joe Biden reflected on his potential re-election, stating he believes he could have won against Donald Trump. Despite his confidence, the 82-year-old president admitted concerns about his age and whether he would be fit for another four years in office. "When Trump was running again for re-election, I really thought I had the best chance of beating him," he said. Biden also discussed the possibility of pre-emptive pardons for Trump critics, revealing that he previously communicated with Trump about it. He noted that decisions about pardons would depend on Trump's cabinet choices. Throughout the interview, Biden addressed criticism over his age and the reluctance of the Democratic Party regarding his candidacy, suggesting that a different outcome may have been possible had he exited the presidential race earlier.