Biden reportedly preparing to announce 2024 re-election bid on Tuesday

Joe Biden is preparing to announce his bid for re-election as soon as Tuesday, the anniversary of the launch of the 2020 campaign that put him in the White House, multiple news outlets reported.

But as he is the oldest president ever inaugurated, and will be 82 on inauguration day in 2025 and 86 by the end of a second term, questions have persisted about his hunger and fitness to run.

Earlier this month, Trump predicted that Biden would not run.

The remarks prompted widespread remarks and jokes. But in more formal settings, and behind the scenes of Democratic politics, Biden has made moves indicating an impending announcement.

Biden has also summoned top Democratic donors to Washington next week, reportedly for a strategy session with his chief advisers.

Polling does not paint a positive picture for Biden and his team.

This week, a survey from the Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research said just 26% of Americans wanted to see Biden run again. The figure was more healthy among Democrats but still under half, at 47%.