Biden Turns 81 Amid Mounting Questions About His Age in 2024 Race

‘We’re not going to change the minds of Americans,’ says White House press secretary when asked about the president’s poor approval ratings in national polls.

President Joe Biden meets with guests during the national Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Nov. 20, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

WASHINGTON–President Joe Biden is celebrating his 81st birthday on Monday as worries continue to grow about his age. The president spent his birthday pardoning two turkeys called Liberty and Bell, carrying out an annual Thanksgiving tradition at the White House.

“And by the way, it’s my birthday today,” President Biden announced during the turkey pardoning ceremony on the South Lawn. “I just want you to know it’s difficult turning 60,” he joked.