(DailyChive.com) – President Joe Biden, at 82 years old, seems to be grappling with the idea of stepping away from public life, according to a report from The New York Times. After more than 50 years in politics, Biden is reportedly finding it hard to imagine life outside the spotlight.
This summer, Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race after Democrats chose a new candidate. According to the report, the decision has left him feeling bored, moody, and frustrated. Some of this anger, insiders note, stems from backlash over his decision to pardon his son, Hunter. Meanwhile, his boredom seems tied to no longer being at the center of American politics. Read more about Biden’s frustrations here.
For someone who has spent most of his life in public service, the prospect of retirement doesn’t seem to bring Biden much comfort. Despite his age and concerns about his health, he reportedly isn’t ready to leave the stage. The challenges he faces in this late chapter have been described as a “cruel humiliation,” captured in this analysis.
The Times article, titled “A Weary Biden Heads for the Exit,” offers a glimpse into the challenges he’s facing. At one event on a humid day, Biden gave a seven-minute speech before slowly walking down a dirt path. Those watching him reportedly worried he might stumble, though his aides insisted his gait was normal.
Later that day, during a visit to the National Museum of Slavery, Biden didn’t enter the main building. Instead, the exhibits were brought outside for him. Sources say this was due to concerns over steep stairs, though the White House denied this, citing logistical reasons.
Those close to Biden note that his schedule is often lighter these days. He sometimes mumbles, making him hard to understand, and he seems reflective about his long career. During one private meeting, he reminisced about the 1960 debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon, a moment from his youth that shaped his interest in politics.
Earlier this year, a report described Biden as an elderly man with a fading memory. While it didn’t make headlines, it added to questions about his readiness to continue in public life. For now, Biden appears caught between his long career and an uncertain future. This transformative chapter of Biden’s presidency has been explored further here.
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