Biden turns 80, but White House in no mood for a party, The first time in history, a sitting president celebrated his 80th birthday privately on Sunday at the White House. First Lady Jill Biden didn’t publish a sweet message with two pictures of the couple dancing in tuxedos and formal wear until mid-afternoon.
Biden turns 80, but White House in no mood for a party
“There’s no one else I’d rather dance with than you. Happy Birthday Joe! I love you,” Jill Biden tweeted. It was the sole mention from the White House of the birthday, and with no public event scheduled no indication emerged of how, or even if, the president would celebrate his birthday.
A large-scale event, the wedding of Vice President Joe Biden’s granddaughter Naomi, was hosted by the Biden family in the White House just one day prior. In the coming days, Biden will need to talk with his family about a crucial issue: whether he plans to run for office again in 2024. At a press appearance on November 9, he declared his “intention” to run for office. He also stated that he and his wife would “slip away” for a week sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas to make a decision with his family.
He vowed to announce his choice in the first quarter of 2023. A majority of Americans, according to recent polls, do not want Biden to run for office again. Although there are many significant people in American politics who are over 70 or even 75 years old, the midterm elections have brought about some early generational transition within the Democratic Party.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, 82, made the decision to not seek re-election as speaker of the House of Representatives on Thursday. About a year ago, Biden had a comprehensive physical exam, with the results stating that he was “a robust, vigorous” man who is qualified to hold the office of president. But Biden has also been affected by the rigors of the White House; he now has a stiffer gait and experiences occasional moments of confusion.