Editorial: The New York Times

• As the oldest president to have served and to seek re-election, Biden is taking the American public into uncharted waters.
• The broad American public, both supporters and detractors of Biden, have expressed growing doubts about his ability to serve for another five years due to his age.
• The report presented by Special Counsel Robert K. Hur questions Biden's capacity, portraying him as a 'well-meaning elderly man with poor memory'.
• Biden, at a press conference, attempted to dispel concerns over his mental capacity, but instead raised more questions.
• Lacking unscripted interactions, Biden has had less substantive, unscripted interaction with the public and the press than any other recent president.
• Biden's age and his absence from the public stage have eroded public confidence.
• This is a dark time for Biden's presidency, with many voters relying on him to provide the country with a compelling alternative to the unique threat of Trump.

Conclusion: Despite the criticism and concerns, Biden has proven to be a wise and steady leader during the challenging moments of his presidency in both supporting our allies and steering the U.S. economy away from a recession. However, Biden needs to do more to show the public that he is fully capable of holding office until age 86.

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