Washington, July 13: US President Joe Biden reaffirmed Vice President Kamala Harris’s qualifications for the presidency during a high-stakes press conference on Thursday. Emphasizing her leadership skills and legislative acumen, Biden stated, “From the very beginning, I made no bones about that. She is qualified to be the president. That’s why I picked her.” Biden highlighted Harris’s effective handling of key issues, particularly women’s rights and her adeptness in navigating complex political matters.
Biden’s endorsement comes amidst increasing calls for the 81-year-old to step aside in the upcoming presidential race following a faltering TV debate performance against Republican rival Donald Trump. Addressing the speculation, Biden humorously corrected a verbal slip where he mistakenly referred to Harris as Trump, asserting, “I wouldn’t have picked Trump to be the vice president, did I think she was not qualified to be president….”
Reiterating his own readiness for the campaign, Biden expressed confidence in his re-election prospects, stating, “The fact is that the consideration is that I think I’m the most qualified person to run for president. I beat him once and I will beat him again.” He acknowledged the challenges faced by incumbent presidents but remained optimistic, underscoring his determination to continue his campaign efforts.