After a full medical examination he underwent on Thursday, the 80-year-old Joe Biden he was deemed “healthy”, “energetic”, and “excellently capable of performing his duties”. In addition, doctors did not find any remnants of the COVID-19 disease, which the president contracted a few months ago. Biden’s test results were welcome as the incumbent is set to kick off his re-election campaign in the 2024 presidential election.

In three-hour medical tests he performed at the Walter Reed Medical Center in suburban Bethesda, Washington, doctors also found that Joe Biden had lost almost three pounds since 2021 and his blood pressure had risen to 126/78. compared to 120/70 in the last count. In addition, White House physician Kevin O’Connor, who has been following Biden for more than 10 years, said that a small skin lesion was found on the president’s chest, which, as is customary, was sent for a biopsy.

Otherwise, the oldest president in U.S. history has minor ailments that he manages with three prescription drugs, allergies, wears contact lenses, is 1.83m tall, doesn’t smoke, rarely drinks, and exercises five times a week. .

However, despite assurances of perfect health, Biden seems to be losing popularity. In a February 6-13 poll, three-quarters of respondents (mixed party preferences) believe Joe Biden is too old to be elected, while Republican leader Nikki Haley pointedly recently said she thinks politicians over 70 should be elected. tested for mental ability. Even within the Democratic ranks, many believe he will have a hard time coping with the “physical costs of the presidency.” However, when asked about this, Biden recently replied: “Look how I do it.”