In an interview last week, Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her readiness to assume the presidency, addressing concerns among voters about President Joe Biden’s age, who is 81 years old.

Harris assured the Wall Street Journal on Feb. 6, “I am ready to serve. There’s no question about that,” emphasizing that those who observe her on the job “walk away fully aware” of her leadership capabilities.

These remarks preceded the release of a report by special counsel Robert Hur, who conducted a year-long investigation into allegations of Biden’s mishandling of classified documents.

While the report concluded that Biden would not face charges, it characterized him as a “well-meaning elderly man with a poor memory.”

The report also suggested that Biden may have forgotten periods during his vice-presidency and the death of his son, Beau, USA Today reported.

Responding to the report’s allegations in a primetime address to the nation last week, Biden vehemently denied any memory issues, stating, “My memory is fine. Take a look at what I’ve done since I’ve become president.”

Despite campaigning for a second term in the White House, concerns about President Biden’s age remain a political challenge.

A Monmouth University poll in October revealed that 76% of voters believe Biden is too old to effectively serve another term as president.

Additionally, an NBC News poll from February indicated that 76% of voters harbor concerns about Biden’s mental and physical health.

In a prior interview on “Face the Nation,” Vice President Harris had expressed her readiness to be commander-in-chief if necessary, while reassuring that Biden is “going to be fine.”

Written by B.C. Begley