President Biden Plans Video Re-Election Bid Announcement as Soon as Next Week

The president has long planned on running for a second term

President Biden faces sagging approval ratings and public concern about his age and fitness for office. Photo: Patrick Semansky/Associated Press

WASHINGTON—President Biden is looking to formally launch his re-election campaign with a video announcement as early as next week, said people familiar with the planning. 

A formal campaign announcement from Mr. Biden, 80, has long been expected, and the president has been vocal about his desire to “finish the job” he started during his first term. But aides have said there was little urgency to make it official, given the lack of a serious Democratic primary challenger and the chaotic Republican field. Tuesday, April 25, will mark the four-year anniversary of the launch of Mr. Biden’s last presidential campaign.

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