Donald Trump vs Joe Biden
After the midterm elections in November, Joe Biden was asked if he would announce his candidacy for a second term, and if Trump would have any role in that decision.
The Details
On Tuesday 11 Oct 2022, US President Joe Biden expressed confidence that he could defeat his predecessor Donald Trump in a rematch in 2024, even as he recognised that the nation would experience another recession under his watch.
In the past year, increased violent crime in cities, surging inflation, and an unresolvable immigration issue at the southern border have all contributed to a decline in Biden’s popularity.
Nevertheless, his approval ratings continue to be higher than those of Trump, who routinely makes fun of Biden’s age despite being just three years younger than Biden.
CNN questioned the 79-year-old Biden about his message to people who believe he is too old to run for office again.
“Name me a president in recent history that’s gotten as much done as I have in the first two years. No joke. Although the vast majority of Americans approve of what I accomplished, you may not “Biden answered.
In a recent interview, Biden was questioned about his concerns for the economy in light of the slow growth forecasts.
While acknowledging a “slight” slump is likely, Biden dismissed the chances of a recession.
“I don’t think there will be a recession. If it is, it’ll be a very slight recession. That is, we’ll move down slightly,” he said.
He reaffirmed the US’s resolve to defend Taiwan from an invasion by China.
