‘We’re not going to change the minds of Americans,’ says White House press secretary when asked about the president’s poor approval ratings in national polls.
WASHINGTON–President Joe Biden is celebrating his 81st birthday on Monday as worries continue to grow about his age. The president spent his birthday pardoning two turkeys called Liberty and Bell, carrying out an annual Thanksgiving tradition at the White House.
“And by the way, it’s my birthday today,” President Biden announced during the turkey pardoning ceremony on the South Lawn. “I just want you to know it’s difficult turning 60,” he joked.
He is the oldest president in American history, and if he is reelected, he will begin his second term at the age of 82.
While President Biden is optimistic about his reelection chances, numerous polls have shown that his age is a concern for the majority of Americans.
“Our perspective is that it’s not about age; it’s about the president’s experience,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during a press conference on Monday in response to questions about her boss’s age.
When pressed about the president’s dismal approval ratings, she stated, “We’re not…
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