President Biden on Saturday night brushed off critiques about his age at what could be his last White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner as commander-in-chief.
“The 2024 election is in full swing. And yes, age is an issue. I’m a grown man running against a six-year-old,” Biden said from behind the podium at the annual event, apparently referring to presumptive GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump.
He also jokingly said: “I really feel great. I’m campaigning all over the country – Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina. I’ve always done well in the original 13 colonies.
The 81-year-old Biden also took swings at former President Trump, who he’s set to go against for a rematch on Election Day this fall.
After a slew of jokes targeting Trump, Biden then took a more somber tone to talk about his 2024 rival to the room of journalists, lawmakers and celebrities.
“The defeated former president has made no secret of his attack on our democracy. He said he wants to be a dictator on day one, and so much more. He tells supporters he is their revenge and retribution. When in God’s name [have] you ever heard another president say something like that?” Biden asked, making reference to recent Trump remarks.