President Biden repeated the same line for four years when politicians, voters, or the press conveyed concern about his age. He often says, “Watch me!” His problem may now be that the country just did.
The opening debate of 2024 was as historic as it was unsightly. Never before have a sitting and a former president debated on stage together. The two old men took the opportunity to argue for 90 minutes over who will be remembered as the worst to serve in the position.
During the ensuing quarrel, former President Trump, 78, came across annoyed and frustrated, but uncharacteristically restrained. Biden, 81, at times simply appeared lost.