Joe Biden, the 81-year-old President of the United States, was recently seen in public for the first time since announcing his decision not to seek re-election in 2024. The sighting, which took place as Biden boarded an aircraft in Delaware to return to the White House, was captured in a video shared on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, according to The Independent.
Biden’s public appearance comes after a period of self-isolation following a COVID-19 diagnosis. The President had been recovering at his estate in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, sparking widespread speculation about his health due to his age and previous public gaffes. Online, rumors circulated about Biden’s condition, with some even suggesting that he had been placed in hospice care—a claim that has now been debunked.
JUST IN: President Joe Biden seen in public for the first time in nearly a week, debunking conspiracy theories online.
The development comes after bogus reports shared online claimed Biden was in “hospice care” and was unexpected to make it through the night.
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 23, 2024
Internet personality Collin Rugg addressed these rumors, stating, “President Joe Biden seen in public for the first time in nearly a week, debunking conspiracy theories online. The development comes after bogus reports shared online claimed Biden was in ‘hospice care’ and was unexpected to make it through the night. Those claims were completely false.” Biden’s physician also confirmed that the President had recovered from COVID-19, noting that he had not experienced a fever and that his vital signs remained stable throughout his illness.
Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, announced in a comprehensive statement on Sunday, has had significant political implications. Vice President Kamala Harris, who Biden endorsed, has seen a surge in support from key Democratic figures, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former President Bill Clinton, and California Governor Gavin Newsom. This endorsement has sparked discussions about the future leadership of the Democratic Party as the nation prepares for the next election cycle.
