Jen Psaki: Biden's age is an advantage

Biden's age shouldn't worry you as much as his GOP opponents should. [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news with Jen Psaki [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news with Jen Psaki Saturday, April 29, 2023 [Don't freak out...]( [about Joe Biden's age]( [Alternate text] [By Jen Psaki]( It's clear, [according to recent polls](, that some people are freaking out about the president’s age. And facts are facts. At 80, Joe Biden is [already the oldest president in U.S. history](, and he would be 86 at the end of his second term. On the other hand, the current Republican front-runner is 76 years old. Donald Trump's four-year age advantage seems far less consequential than, say, his position on issues like democracy, women's rights, gun violence and the climate crisis... Bottom line: [Biden is in good health]( (we know this because he actually puts out his health records every year) and benefits from decades of experience. Just ask Harrison Ford (80), Jane Fonda (85) and Gloria Steinem (89) if they are ready to retire. I think we already know the answer. [Read more exclusive insights from Jen Psaki here.]( And tune in to "Inside with Jen Psaki," on Sundays at 12 p.m. ET on MSNBC, and streaming on Peacock.     TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [E. Jean Carroll on the day of trial]( [JOYCE VANCE]( [Trump's lawyer may regret questioning why E. Jean Carroll didn't scream]( Nine strangers have to decide if E. Jean Carroll is more credible than an empty chair. [Read more.]( [Ron DeSantis surrounded by children]( [NORMAN EISEN AND JOSH STANTON]( [Ron DeSantis war on Disney has gone from embarrassing to just plain illegal]( DeSantis' fight with Disney isn't the first time he has violated the First Amendment. [Read more.]( [Protesters holding signs to end gerrymandering]( [JORDAN RUBIN]( [Why this dissenting justice called the GOP majority's voting ruling 'shameful']( Friday's GOP-backed ruling paves the way for greater GOP electoral control in North Carolina. [Read more.]( [Elon Musk with his hand on his chin]( ZEESHAN ALEEM [New data exposes Elon Musk's free speech charade]( If Elon Musk loves free speech, why is he so cozy with dissent-crushing governments? [Read more.]( TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [Trump hugging a Jan. 6 defendant]( ALL IN]( [Watch: Trump hugs Jan. 6 defendant who called for Pence to be executed]( [Joy Reid and Representative Eric Swalwell]( HE REIDOUT]( [Rep. Swalwell: Proud Boys went into Jan. 6 'committed to carrying out violence']( [Security footage of two men appearing to fight]( ALL IN]( [The surprise turn in Fox's favorite new fearmongering story]( [Brett Kavanaugh, Clarence Thomas and John Roberts]( THE REIDOUT]( [Elie Mystal: Supreme Court's ability to police itself 'has already proven to be false']( [MORE FROM MSNBC]( [Alternate text] [A graphic of smiling Joe Biden promoting the White House Correspondents' Dinner ] Tonight, fresh off his re-election announcement, President Joe Biden will attend an evening of fun and roasting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, hosted by comic Roy Wood Jr. Join Ayman Mohyeldin for coverage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, tonight at 8 p.m. ET on MSNBC and streaming on Peacock.   [Graphic promoting 'Leguizamo Does America' Ep. 3, set in Washington D.C.] Tomorrow, MSNBC Films presents the third episode of "Leguizamo Does America," a six-part series from NBC News Studios. This week, John Leguizamo heads to Washington, D.C. to explore Latino representation within America's government. Watch an all new episode of "Leguizamo Does America," tomorrow at 10 p.m. ET on MSNBC, and streaming on Peacock.   [Image] [Image] 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily) [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)