‘My memory is fine’ | Biden's 'elderly man' debacle shows ageism is alive and kicking in America

Joe Biden’s age and mental capacity are yet again the subject of debate after he was described by special counsel Robert Hur as a “well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory."

The line was included in a report detailing an investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents.

The snub of the President’s age has re-fueled the criticism from Republicans about Biden’s age and mental acuity. This view is held by many voters. 89% of Republicans believe Biden is too old to be president, as do 69% of Democrats.

If successfully re-elected, Biden will be 82 when he begins his second term and 86 at its conclusion. At 81, he is already the oldest U.S. president to hold office.