US President Joe Biden didn't hold back during a recent speech, taking a playful jab at his Republican counterpart, Donald Trump, regarding their respective ages and mental fitness for the presidency.
In his remarks delivered at the Gridiron Club dinner, a longstanding tradition in Washington, Biden quipped, "One candidate is too old and mentally unfit to be president. The other one is me," in a light-hearted reference to the upcoming electoral rematch between the two leaders.
The comment, made before an audience of over 650 guests, including prominent figures like Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, and TikTok's Shou Zi Chew, reflects the ongoing banter between the two political rivals.
Despite being 81 years old, Biden has consistently dismissed concerns about his age and ability to serve another term in the White House, reaffirming his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election.
Unsurprisingly, Trump's campaign remained silent in response to Biden's remarks, leaving the quip unanswered at the time of reporting.
This exchange is part of a broader pattern where Trump has previously taunted Biden on various occasions, highlighting instances of verbal slips, gaffes, and even physical mishaps such as stumbling on stage or steps.
