Today, September 24, US President Joe Biden raised eyebrows at a UN meeting by making a joke about his age.
He noted that this is the fourth time he has addressed this assembly as President and added:
“This will be the last time… I have witnessed a remarkable turn in history… I was first elected to the Senate in 1972, and I know I look only 40 years old.”
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Speaking about the war in Ukraine, Biden called on UN member states to abide by the organization’s statutes and not stand on the sidelines. He said it was necessary to support Ukraine because “Putin is losing the war because Ukraine is still free.” He also noted that Russia has tried to weaken NATO, but the alliance has become more united than ever.
Biden expressed confidence that countries should continue to support Ukraine to ensure its freedom. He stressed:
“We cannot close our eyes and weaken our support for Ukraine. Everything must be done to ensure that sustainable peace is achieved in accordance with the UN Charter.”
This is not the first time Biden has made such a statement. In March, he said that his age brings him wisdom, adding that he does not look a day over 40. The president also took the opportunity to criticize his main rival in the election, Donald Trump, calling his opinions outdated.
Biden, 81, a Democrat, is seeking re-election, becoming the oldest president in U.S. history. Debate over his aging prospects is intensifying among both Republicans and Democrats, with some members of his party publicly calling for him to withdraw from the upcoming campaign.
Earlier, Kursor reported that during a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden once again found himself in an awkward situation.
