White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre answered the question about growing concerns among US citizens about President Joe Biden’s age. During a press briefing Jean-Pierre touched upon the results of public opinion polls that highlighted these concerns.

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In your answer Jean-Pierre quipped, “The eightieth anniversary is the new fortieth, haven’t you heard?”

She further emphasized that the question of the age of the American president often arises in public discussions. However, she argued that President Biden maintains high levels of performance and has achieved success in areas where other politicians have not.