Joe Biden is 'not done' and is ready to run for a second term, US first lady says
Jill Biden has dropped the strongest hint yet that President Joe Biden will run for a second term - saying there is"pretty much" nothing left to do but work out the time and place for the announcement.has long said it is his intention to seek re-election, though he has yet to make it official.
He has also struggled to dispel concerns over whether he is too old to continue leading the country, as he would be 86 at the end of a second term. Speaking in Nairobi on the second and final stop of her five-day trip to Africa, Mrs Biden said:"How many times does he have to say it for you to believe it?"Granddaughter Naomi Biden, who is on the trip, cheered the first lady's comments after the exclusive interview.Just hours later, Mr Biden laughed when told about his wife's comments in an interview with ABC News.
He said:"God love her. Look, I meant what I said, I've got other things to finish before I get into a full-blown campaign."An announcement is likely to come in April after the first fundraising quarter ends, according to Biden aides, which is around the time that President Barack Obama officially launched his re-election campaign.
The first lady has long been touted as a key figure in Mr Biden's orbit as he plans his future, though he has brushed off the question over whether she has a deciding vote on if he runs for re-election.However, she added later,"he makes up his own mind, believe me".
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