Joe Biden, the oldest United States (US) president in history, stated his intention to run for a second presidential term in 2024.
He made the announcement in a video, which begins with imagery from the 6 January 2021 incident at the US Capitol, when supporters of former president Donald Trump attacked it.
“When I ran for president four years ago, I said we’re in a battle for the soul of America, and we still are,” Biden said. “This is not a time to be complacent. That’s why I’m running for re-election.”
“Let’s finish this job. I know we can,” he said.
Biden pledged to defend American freedom against Republican platforms that target women's healthcare, social security, and book banning.
He also criticised "MAGA extremists," referring to Trump's political slogan
"MAGA," short for "Make America Great Again."
The Democratic Party is taking a historic and risky gamble by supporting President Biden's re-election bid despite his age.
At 86 years old by the end of a possible second term, some Americans worry his age may be a factor.
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