President Joe Biden revealed in an interview released Wednesday that he would reconsider his presidential campaign if advised by his doctors due to a significant health issue.
This comes after his debate performance with former President Donald Trump, which raised concerns about his health and prompted calls from Democratic allies for him to step aside.
Dr. Kevin O’Connor, the White House physician, previously affirmed that Biden is a “healthy, active, robust, 81-year-old male who remains fit to successfully execute the duties of the presidency.”
In an interview with Ed Gordon of BET News, Biden discussed the possibility of reevaluating his candidacy if medical advice necessitated it. He mentioned that if doctors identified a health problem, he would reconsider his run for a second term. This marks a shift from previous statements where he cited divine intervention or election impossibility as reasons to withdraw.
Biden also reflected on his initial intentions when he ran in 2020, stating that he had planned to be a “transitional candidate” and pass on the presidency to a new generation of leaders. However, he decided to run for a second term due to the increasing divisions in the country. He believes his experience and wisdom are crucial in addressing these challenges.
Despite earlier suggestions that his presidency would be a bridge to new leadership, Biden’s political advisers have indicated that this transition could span eight years. Biden emphasized his legislative achievements and expressed his determination to continue his work, stating, “But there’s more to do, and I’m reluctant to walk away from that.”
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