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Politics
Patrick Lee

Joe Biden too old to be US president? Not for Malaysians

US President Joe Biden speaks from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, July 14, 2024 [Susan Walsh/AP Photo]

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – It’s members of the United States Congress one day, a Hollywood star or wealthy donors another, all carrying the same message to President Joe Biden — that they want the 81-year-old to step aside from the 2024 presidential race.

Surveys show that many American voters are concerned about the advanced years and performance of Biden. Up against him is 78-year-old Donald Trump, barely younger, who survived an assassination attempt last week.

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