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Biden's Annual Physical Exam Raises Concerns For Reelection

President Joe Biden walks out of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, to board Marine One for a short trip to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. (AP Phot

President Joe Biden visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for his annual physical exam, a crucial event as the 81-year-old president considers seeking reelection. Biden, already the oldest president in U.S. history, would be 86 by the end of a potential second term. Following his last physical in February 2023, doctors deemed Biden 'healthy, vigorous,' and fit for his White House duties.

Voters have expressed concerns about Biden's age, scrutinizing his gaffes, coughing, slow walking, and a recent bicycle tumble. The White House will release a written summary of the routine checkup later in the day.

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