(LibertySociety.com) – President Joe Biden is reportedly grappling with the realities of retiring from public life, marking a potential end to his 51-year political career. A New York Times article published Tuesday, titled “A Weary Biden Heads for the Exit,” delves into the president’s struggles as he prepares to leave the political stage after Democrats replaced him as their 2024 presidential nominee in July.
Biden, 82, has expressed feelings of frustration, boredom, and melancholy since stepping back from the campaign trail. According to the report by Peter Baker and Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Biden has told allies he feels sidelined and irritable, particularly over criticisms related to his controversial pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. These sentiments, compounded by his reduced role in public life, have reportedly left the president in a reflective and somber mood.
The report also highlights Biden’s physical challenges, which have been increasingly scrutinized in recent months. During a public appearance in humid conditions, Biden spoke for only seven minutes before shuffling down a path, prompting unease among onlookers. Concerns about his stamina and mobility have reportedly influenced event planning, with aides avoiding scenarios that might highlight these vulnerabilities. For instance, during a visit to the National Museum of Slavery, Biden was shown artifacts outside rather than navigating the museum’s steep stairs—an arrangement the White House attributed to scheduling rather than physical limitations.
In private settings, Biden has reportedly exhibited signs of fatigue and difficulty articulating thoughts. According to the Times, he maintained a light schedule during recent trips and occasionally drifted into reflections on historical events, such as the 1960 Kennedy-Nixon debate.
This portrayal aligns with earlier comments from Special Counsel David Hur, who described Biden as an elderly man with limited memory capacity. These remarks, while underreported at the time, add to the narrative of a leader nearing the end of his public service journey.
Biden’s tenure as the Democratic nominee came to an abrupt halt following a widely criticized debate performance against President-elect Donald Trump, who ultimately secured a decisive victory. As Biden prepares for his departure from the White House, his legacy and future role in public life remain subjects of intense speculation and debate.
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