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The Times podcast: Is Biden too old to run again?

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President Biden walks on the South Lawn of the White House after stepping off Marine One in 2021.
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When Joe Biden won in 2020, he became the oldest president in U.S. history. If he runs again in 2024 and wins, he’ll beat own record. Is that a problem?

Today, we talk about the grumblings among Republicans and Democrats alike over Biden’s age. Read the full transcript here.

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Host: Gustavo Arellano

Guests: L.A. Times White House reporter Courtney Subramanian

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