Trump suggested that Biden's physical endurance might be the reason
for his absence from the ceremony
Donald Trump criticised Joe
Biden in an interview on Wednesday for not attending the coronation of King
Charles III and called it "disrespectful".
While the new monarch
invited Biden to the UK for a state visit, he will not attend the
coronation. However, first lady Jill Biden is expected to be present at the
event. During an interview with Nigel Farage, Trump suggested that Biden's
physical endurance might be the reason for his absence from the ceremony,
even though he should have attended as a representative of the US.
🚨 Trump says he “was very surprised” Biden will not attend the Coronation, adding “I think it’s very disrespectful for him not to be here”.pic.twitter.com/wyEYgZGd04
— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) May 3, 2023
It's worth noting that no US president has ever attended a
British monarch's coronation, and while President Dwight Eisenhower sent a
delegation to Queen Elizabeth's coronation in 1953, he did not attend
personally. Moreover, King Charles III hasn't made any public statements
about Biden's absence being disrespectful, and the White House has confirmed
that Biden will make a state visit to the UK soon.
Despite being targeted by right-wing critics for his age and
stamina, Biden was still able to defeat Trump in the 2020 presidential
election. He has also made several international trips since taking office,
including a visit to Ireland last month. However, some on the right and in
the media continue to question Biden's ability to serve a full term,
particularly as he is now running for reelection. If Biden serves two full
terms, he will be 86 years old upon leaving office.
Trump himself was one of the oldest presidents ever elected,
which has led to calls for new leadership and a younger generation of
politicians to take over in both major US political parties. However,
despite his age, Biden's victory over Trump suggests that age and physical
endurance may not be the most important factors in determining a successful
presidency.
