'As useless as his leader': Pete Buttigieg ripped for dismissing Biden's old age arguing 'age of a leader's ideas' matters more

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg defended Joe Biden's age, emphasizing ideas over concerns and the President's SOTU address
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg  shrugged off concerns about President Joe Biden's age (Getty Images)
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg shrugged off concerns about President Joe Biden's age (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg dismissed concerns regarding President Joe Biden's old age, citing his vigorous State of the Union address, reported the New York Post.

In an interview on ABC's 'This Week' on Sunday, March 10, the former Indiana Mayor stated, "What matters most is the age of a leader's ideas."

Buttigieg further highlighted Biden's works concerning "some of the issues that are especially important to younger generations," including LGBTQ and reproductive rights, to substantiate that the president is aligned with younger voters on key policy matters.

Questions regarding the 81-year-old incumbent's age have made many voters skeptical of his ability to carry out presidential duties following his announcement to run for a second term.

In a recent poll by the New York Times and Siena College, 73% of registered voters considered the president too old to serve for another term.

Biden is currently the oldest president the United States has ever had and will be 86 by the end of his second term if he wins in November. On the other hand, his opponent, Donald Trump, 77, will become the oldest president if he emerges victorious in the 2024 presidential race and completes the term.

FORT WAYNE, IN - NOVEMBER 05:  U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally for Republica
Donald Trump, 77, will be the oldest president by the end of his term if he wins in November (Getty Images)

Pete Buttigieg says Joe Biden showed 'strength' at SOTU address

Buttigieg defended Biden against the remarks of GOP Sen Katie Britt, who gave the rebuttal speech to the State of the Union. The Republican lawmakers called the president a "dithering and diminished leader" following his 68-minute-long joint congressional address, which was the last of his current term.

"I know those response addresses have to be written before the State of the Union is actually delivered," Buttigieg said about the criticisms against Biden's speech.

"Anybody who watched that address saw not just in the substance, but in the delivery of President Biden's remarks, a leader who is in command, showing strength and clarity of vision," he added.



 

Biden also joked about his age at the SOTU, saying, "I know I may not look like it, but I've been around a while." In addition, his campaign also released a multimillion-dollar ad where he directly confronted the issue. "Look, I'm not a young guy. But I understand how to get things done for the American people," he said.


 
 
 
 
 
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Further into the interview, Buttigieg lauded the economic progress, claiming the president "deserves more credit for the historic economic results that he's delivered," including record job creation.

Internet blasts Pete Buttigieg

Outraged at Buttigieg defending Biden's age, netizens lashed out, labeling him an "idiot."

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 10:  U.S. President Joe Biden speaks as he makes a statement at the South
Joe Biden currently holds the record of the oldest president to serve the United States (Getty Images)

One user said, "He’s as useless as his leader."



 

"Empty suit Pete repeating the party propaganda," another person remarked.



 

A response read, "Pete loves Biden bc he hasn’t had to work a single day since his appointment. Trash American." Another user added, "What a stupid idiot."



 



 

"Empty suit Pete is just another #ProfessionalLiar," someone else wrote.



 

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