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Is President Biden’s Age a Concern? Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Weighs In

ByAlki David

May 26, 2023

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has chimed in on the growing debate surrounding President Joe Biden’s age as the 2024 election looms closer. With Mr. Biden potentially being 82 years old if he secures a second term, many voters are raising questions about his ability to effectively lead the nation.

As a seasoned politician who knows the rigors of the presidential campaign trail all too well, Mrs. Clinton understands the weight of such concerns. The 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, who lost massively to former President Donald Trump, was asked for her thoughts on Mr. Biden’s recent stumble while climbing a flight of stairs in Japan.

In response, Mrs. Clinton acknowledged that the president’s age is a legitimate issue that voters have the right to consider. She pointed out that previous presidents have faced physical challenges, even at younger ages, without the same level of scrutiny. Nevertheless, she believes that it is fair for the public to raise questions about President Biden’s age and its potential impact on his ability to fulfill his duties.

The debate surrounding the age of political leaders is not a new phenomenon. Throughout history, presidents and presidential candidates have faced inquiries into their health, vitality, and cognitive abilities. The role of the president requires tremendous energy and stamina, as they are responsible for making critical decisions and navigating complex global challenges.

Critics argue that an older president may be more prone to physical and mental decline, which could hinder their decision-making abilities and overall effectiveness.

In conclusion, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has voiced her support for voters’ right to question President Biden’s age. With the president potentially serving into his eighties, concerns about his physical and mental capabilities are surfacing.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.