In an exclusive interview with USA Today, President Joe Biden expressed his belief that he could have emerged victorious against Donald Trump had he run for re-election in November. The 82-year-old leader acknowledged uncertainties about his stamina for another four-year term, noting, "So far, so good...but who knows what I’ll be when I’m 86 years old?"
Biden Reflects on 2020 Election: Could He Have Defeated Trump Again?
Biden Reflects on 2020 Election: Could He Have Defeated Trump Again?
In a candid interview, President Biden considers his potential re-election against Donald Trump and discusses pre-emptive pardons for those targeted by Trump.
Biden also mentioned contemplating pre-emptive pardons for notable critics of Trump, including former congresswoman Liz Cheney and Dr. Anthony Fauci. Reflecting on a meeting with Trump shortly after the election, Biden stated he made it clear that seeking retribution wouldn't benefit Trump, to which Trump appeared receptive but passive.
The interview, published Wednesday, marks Biden's only exit interview to a print outlet, as media access has been closely monitored by the White House, with Biden not engaging in a news conference since the end of his race on July 21. He defended his recent decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, despite earlier pledges against it, igniting criticism internally from within the Democratic party concerning his potential candidacy amid concerns about his age.
Biden acknowledged that, while he believed he would have had the best chance to defeat Trump again, he also didn't want to be president in his mid-80s. His comments come on the heels of speculation from prominent figures like former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, suggesting that earlier withdrawal from the race might have benefited the Democratic party in the elections.
The interview, published Wednesday, marks Biden's only exit interview to a print outlet, as media access has been closely monitored by the White House, with Biden not engaging in a news conference since the end of his race on July 21. He defended his recent decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, despite earlier pledges against it, igniting criticism internally from within the Democratic party concerning his potential candidacy amid concerns about his age.
Biden acknowledged that, while he believed he would have had the best chance to defeat Trump again, he also didn't want to be president in his mid-80s. His comments come on the heels of speculation from prominent figures like former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, suggesting that earlier withdrawal from the race might have benefited the Democratic party in the elections.
