Biden's age and speed are decreasing as his presidency comes to an end, according to a New York Times report.
Since the presidential election, President Biden has mostly shied away from the public eye.
According to a New York Times report, President Biden is becoming "slower" in the final days of his presidency as he ages.
According to Peter Baker and Zolan Kanno-Youngs, the twilight of Mr. Biden's presidency marks the end of the final chapter of a 50-year political journey filled with twists and turns. Time is now catching up with Mr. Biden.
The NYT report stated that the president appears older and slower with each passing day, but his aides assert that he remains sharp in the Situation Room, managing global conflicts such as the cease-fire in Lebanon and the chaos in Syria. However, it is difficult to believe that he seriously thought he could continue to handle the world's most demanding job for another four years.
Over the past month, those who traveled with Biden could see his "fragility" clearly.
On a day of intense humidity, a man wearing a blue shirt loosely over his frame spoke for seven minutes. As he slowly shuffled away down a dirt path, several people in the audience, who were not accustomed to seeing him up close, held their breath, fearing that he would trip. According to Baker and Kanno-Youngs, his gait was no more unsteady than usual.
Several concerns were raised about Biden's recent trip to Angola, as he was reportedly seen mumbling and maintaining a light schedule at times, making it difficult for allies to understand him.
According to the Times, during a visit to Angola this month, after a long and exhausting transoceanic flight that would have drained any elderly person, President João Lourenço grabbed Mr. Biden's arm to help him climb a step.
"During his visit to the National Museum of Slavery, Mr. Biden did not enter the main building to view the exhibitions. Instead, artifacts were brought outside to show him. Two people familiar with the planning attributed this to fear that the steep stairs would be too much of a challenge. However, the White House denied that the stairs were a concern and said he was not brought inside for scheduling and logistical reasons."
Despite his age, Democrats reportedly wished that he would use his position more assertively in the time he has left.
Rev. Al Sharpton advised that he should be pushing dramatically until the end of his term to ensure his legacy and the memory of it in the American public, as his views are in stark contrast to those of President Trump, according to the Times.
Some critics have recently acknowledged that Trump has been perceived as more presidential in the public eye than Biden.
"As other lame-duck presidents have done, he is gradually fading from the political scene, leaving the stage before the final curtain falls."
The New York Times, specifically Peter Baker, has been questioned about their coverage of Biden's age and health prior to the election. In September, Baker admitted the challenge of reporting on this topic.
"The Times correspondent stated that it is a personal issue to discuss the age of a parent and taking away their keys, which is what the country is currently experiencing with Biden. Writing about this topic in a balanced and tough manner is challenging. The Times has written and aired stories about this issue repeatedly over the past few years, but the editors and writers received complaints from the White House. The campaign also targeted the reporters who focused on this issue. Despite the criticism, it is the responsibility of the Times to report on this topic."
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