US First Lady warns that Biden will run for a second term

She told the Associated Press agency in an exclusive interview Friday that there is almost nothing left to do except to determine the time and place to declare candidacy.

Although Mr. Biden has long said that he intends to seek re-election, he has not yet formalised it and has faced questions about whether he is too old to continue serving as president. President Biden would be 86 at the end of a second term.

“He says there is still work to be done,” said the first lady in Nairobi, the second and last stop of her five-day trip to Africa. “He didn't finish what he started. And this is the most important thing. ”

How many times will she have to say to believe that?

Mr. Biden's advisers have said he will likely make the announcement in April, the same period of the year when President Barack Obama officially launched his campaign for re-election.

The First Lady has always been named as a key figure in President Biden's circle, while he plans for his political future.

Because I'm his wife,” she said laughing.

But she dismissed the idea that she has the crucial vote if the president is running for re-election.

“Of course he will listen to me, because we are partners,” she said.

But he decides, believe me” she added. / VOA