Biden Casts His Age as Asset, Making the Case for 2nd Term in State of the Union Address

The president took credit for the post-Covid-19 economic recovery, calling it ’the greatest comeback story.’

President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address during a joint meeting of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on March 7, 2024. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden delivered his third State of the Union address on March 7 amid mounting concerns about his age and mental fitness in a critical election year.

He seized the opportunity to laud his achievements despite low job approval ratings, notably on crucial policy issues like the economy and illegal immigration. He sought to prove that he was worthy of a second term.