Biden Confident He Could’ve Won Against Trump, Wavers on Surviving Four More Years

President Joe Biden recently asserted he could have defeated Donald Trump in a hypothetical 2024 rematch, though he shockingly admitted doubts about whether he could endure another term in office, as reported by The New York Post.

Speaking with USA Today, Biden, at 82 years old, reflected on his capacity to serve while dropping hints about the physical toll of the presidency.

“It’s presumptuous to say that, but I think yes, based on the polling,” Biden remarked, though he was interrupted before elaborating. His confidence was undermined by his own acknowledgment of age-related concerns.

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“Do you think you would’ve had the vigor to serve another four years in office?” asked interviewer Susan Page. “I don’t know,” Biden candidly replied.

He reminisced about his initial reluctance to run after the death of his son Beau and admitted, “I wasn’t looking to be president when I was 85 years old, 86 years old.”

Despite his initial intentions, Biden claimed he felt uniquely positioned to defeat Trump in 2020. However, he also acknowledged the uncertainty of his capabilities if he had reached 86.

Biden’s challenges during his tenure and the 2024 campaign painted a grim picture. Reports indicate he bypassed direct consultations with his pollster, John Anzalone, relying instead on memos passed to aides.

His faltering debate performance against Trump on June 27 sealed his fate. Stammering and with a raspy voice, Biden stumbled into incoherence, making statements like, “We finally beat Medicare,” leaving voters bewildered.

Following the debate, internal Democratic polls revealed a surge in Trump’s favorability, even among younger voters—historically a Democratic stronghold. Senate Democrats reportedly considered pushing Biden to undergo cognitive testing, with some suggesting public disclosure of the results.

The president’s noticeable physical struggles, including what medical professionals described as a “shuffling gait,” only added fuel to the fire.

Ultimately, intense internal pressure led Biden to step aside in July 2024, allowing Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the Democratic ticket. Despite his endorsement, Harris failed to secure key swing states, paving the way for Trump’s return to the White House.

In the interview, Biden also revealed he is contemplating preemptive pardons for controversial figures such as Dr. Anthony Fauci and Liz Cheney, should Trump target them in his second administration. However, Biden notably avoided committing to specific actions, stating, “A little bit of it depends on who he puts in what positions.”

When asked about pardoning his son Hunter, Biden claimed two factors justified his decision: Hunter’s payment of back taxes and the alleged lack of legal precedent for prosecuting his gun-purchase case. However, Biden appeared confused about the timeline of his son’s offenses, forgetting key details.

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Hunter Biden, who pleaded guilty to failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes, faced criticism for receiving what many see as a lenient sentence compared to others prosecuted for similar crimes. Biden’s defense of his son’s actions, coupled with his own verbal missteps, further tarnished his legacy.

In a rare moment of introspection, Biden admitted historians might find his presidency impactful but suggested it lacked immediate benefits for Americans. He lamented the slow implementation of projects during his tenure, but whether history will judge him favorably remains uncertain.