President Joe Biden is now 80 years old.
Born Nov. 20, 1942, Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. crosses a milestone on Sunday as he becomes the first U.S. president to celebrate his 80th birthday while still serving in office.
On Sunday, the president will be joined by First Lady Jill Biden and other family members at the White House for a birthday brunch, continuing their family tradition to meet the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, the Washington Post reported.
President Joe Biden speaks at a National Economic Council roundtable at the White House on November 18th, 2022.
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The family is already in Washington, D.C. as they were gathered for Naomi Biden’s wedding. She and Peter Neal were married at the White House on Saturday.
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The president’s modest birthday celebrations come amid speculation swirls whether he will seek re-election in 2024, a decision that is preceded by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 82, stepping down from House leadership.
Former President Donald Trump, 76, also recently announced his intention to run.
Last month, Biden said in an interview that it was “totally legitimate” for voters to have concerns about his age, health and mental aptitude.
“I think it’s a legitimate thing to be concerned about anyone’s age, including mine. That’s totally legitimate. But I think the best way to make the judgment is to, you know, watch me. Am I slowing up? Am I — don’t have the same pace?” Biden told MSNBC’s “The Sunday Show” host Jonathan Capehart.
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