Concerns over President Joe Biden’s health are mounting as insiders claim the 81-year-old is "aging rapidly" under the strain of his role, with his public appearances dramatically reduced since dropping out of the 2024 race. As crises mount, critics question his ability to lead behind closed doors.
President Joe Biden’s recent withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race has raised concerns about his health and leadership, with White House aides privately expressing that Biden, 81, appears to be “aging more rapidly” due to the pressures of his office and his son Hunter’s legal struggles. According to sources cited by Axios, Biden has drastically scaled back public appearances, fueling speculation about his ability to handle the demands of the presidency.
An analysis by Axios reveals that since stepping down from the race in July, Biden has had no public events scheduled on 43 of 75 days, with most of his meetings limited to the hours of 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Even among his few scheduled events, his aides admit that Biden's susceptibility to “verbal miscues” and fatigue outside those hours has been a growing concern. Despite this, White House officials have downplayed the issue, emphasizing that much of Biden's work is done behind the scenes.
However, critics argue that the president's recent lack of visibility, especially during crises like Hurricane Helene and escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, demonstrates a worrying decline in his leadership. FEMA’s reported lack of funds to handle the aftermath of the deadly hurricane, alongside Biden’s tepid response to Iran's missile attacks on Israel, have added fuel to the fire for those questioning his fitness for office.
Amid this backdrop, Biden's public remarks have offered little clarity. His cryptic explanation for withdrawing from the race has only deepened the mystery, with Biden vaguely citing “unity” as his reason, but failing to provide a more detailed rationale. In interviews, Biden brushed off speculation that he was pressured into stepping down, stating confidently that had he stayed in the race, “I was confident I would beat Trump.”
As the nation grapples with both domestic and foreign crises, Biden’s diminishing public presence and erratic schedule are sparking greater scrutiny of his capacity to lead.
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