Biden's Age and Memory Become Key Focus of 2024 Presidential Race President Biden's mental acuity and age took center stage in the 2024 presidential campaign following a critical report by a special counsel and a public appearance at the White House. The report raised Democratic concerns about Biden's mental fitness, while Republicans sought to capitalize on this to portray him as weak. Biden's verbal slip during the appearance further fueled the conversation about his advanced age, positioning it as a significant issue in the political landscape. Despite Biden's insistence on his mental sharpness, the report resonated with Democrats' fears and Republicans' hopes, with the latter viewing it as an opportunity to undermine his candidacy. The Biden campaign aims to contrast his leadership with the perceived threat of his potential opponent, former President Trump.