The late-night host took a humorous yet pointed jab at President Joe Biden’s age during a recent episode of Real Time With Bill Maher. In a segment that tackled the ongoing debates surrounding the 2024 campaign, Maher urged the 81-year-old President to embrace his advanced years rather than shy away from them. Reported by The Daily Beast.
Rather than attempting to counter criticisms about his age, Maher advocated for Biden to acknowledge and even humorously accept them. He quipped about Biden’s potential responses, suggesting the President should candidly admit to struggles with names and mobility, likening his gait to that of a toddler with a full diaper.
“You don’t want a young person in charge of our defense,” the comedian said, pretending to be Biden. “We need a president who can stand up to Russia and say to its current president, Mr. Gorbachev, get off my lawn.”
Highlighting the widespread concern about Biden’s age, Maher referenced polling data from The New York Times/Sienna and Reuters, indicating significant skepticism among voters, including within the Democratic Party itself.
Biden’s advanced age attracted special attention after the special counsel report, which criticized Biden’s memory and his handling of classified documents.
In Maher’s view, Biden’s authenticity lies in acknowledging his age and the challenges that come with it. By doing so, Maher contends, the President can potentially connect more deeply with his core constituency, presenting himself as relatable and genuine.
It is worth reminding that Donald Trump, who is known for his perpetual criticism of the American leader, unexpectedly stated during a town hall meeting in Iowa with Fox News host Sean Hannity that mocking Biden due to his declining mental abilities as a result of age is not a very good idea, as reported by The Washington Times on June 4, 2023.