'Oldest U.S. president' Biden celebrates 'umbrella age' at White House

US President Joe Biden celebrated his 80th birthday on November 20th (local time), ushering in the presidential era of the '80s' for the first time in US history.

According to CNN, the New York Times, and others, there was no official event celebrating President Biden's setting the milestone of being the "first president in his 80s." It was all about a closed-door brunch hosted by close associates and Mrs. Jill Biden at the White House today.

"President Biden doesn't like people talking about his age," CNN reported, citing aides.

The US media are paying more attention to whether President Biden will challenge the next presidential election as the oldest in history.

The unexpectedly good performance of the ruling Democratic Party in the midterm elections earlier this month eased the political burden of running for the next president. Biden also hinted at his intention to run for re-election after the midterm elections. A decision on whether to run for re-election is expected to be made early next year.

According to a recent Reuters poll conducted jointly with pollsters, 86% of Americans said the presidential age should be limited to under 75.