Biden dismisses mental fitness concerns ahead of 2024 election

In an interview with ABC News, Biden rejected calls to drop out of the election due to concerns about his health

The president also spoke about his plans for a potential second term

President Joe Biden dismissed concerns about his mental fitness Friday and rejected calls to drop out of the 2024 election. In an interview with ABC News, Biden said that he is "in good health" and that he is "fully capable" of serving as president.

Biden's comments come as some Democrats have expressed concerns about his age and whether he is up to the demands of the presidency. Biden is 79 years old, and he would be 82 if he were to win a second term.

In the interview, Biden said that he is confident in his abilities to serve as president. He said that he has "the experience and the energy" to lead the country.

Biden also spoke about his plans for a potential second term. He said that he wants to focus on issues such as the economy, climate change, and healthcare.

Biden's interview with ABC News is his first television interview since his poor debate performance in October. In the debate, Biden was criticized for his lack of energy and for making several gaffes.

Biden's interview with ABC News is likely an attempt to quell concerns about his mental fitness. The interview was pre-recorded, which gave Biden time to prepare and to avoid making any major gaffes.