Actor Michael Douglas defended President Biden’s age and mental health, saying the president is sharp as a tack, according to sources.
on CNN.GPS” Along with Fareed Zakaria, Douglas was asked about his age (79 years old) in relation to President Biden, who is 81 years old.
“You’re about the same age as President Biden,” Zakaria said. “Your grades are great. It looks like you’re making a million dollars. Why don’t you run for president?” he asked Douglas.
“Oh, I saw this movie once,” Douglas replied, likely referring to his role as Commander in Chief in the 1995 film.american president. ”
“Have you ever been tempted?” Zacharias continued.
“Well, we knew there was going to be an ending, so the difference is that there is an ending,” Douglas joked. “No. They asked me several times to run for governor of California, and I remember saying, ‘So, where do you want to go?’ We need someone who can fund our campaign.’ So…” Douglas recalled.
“‘You know, this is someone who has credibility and notoriety and is well known in all walks of life.’ And I remember saying, ‘Aren’t you looking for a suicide bomber? ?” I said, “I don’t think so.”
Zachariah asked Douglas if he was “one of the people he wanted.” [Biden] He had resigned and left the field to someone else. ”
Douglas described Biden’s mental acuity as first-rate, according to people he has spoken to.
“I think my walk is a little bit like his. Everyone I’ve talked to and all my friends say he’s sharp as a tack. He’s fine.” repeated. “We all have memory problems as we get older, and we forget his name. He overcame a stutter throughout his life, and sometimes you might.”
Douglas then moved on to comparing Biden to President Trump as evidence that he is better suited for the job.
“Let’s just say that everyone in the cabinet, including the vice president, will be happy to work with me again next term. I can’t say anything about the other candidate, because that’s not what any of my cabinet members want in 2016.” It’s about engaging with him,” Douglas insisted.
Mr. Douglas did not say which party asked him to run for California governor, but he has a long history of donating to prominent Democrats dating back to the 1980s. donor record Douglas claims to have donated to Sen. John Kerry in 1990, Sen. Dianne Feinstein in 1992, and Sen. Joe Biden in 1995.
Records show Mr. Douglas donated $516,500 to Democrats and $2,750 to Republicans from 1979 to 2006.
he also advocated gun control Since the murder of John Lennon.
“I was three blocks away the night John Lennon was shot. It left a lasting impression on me,” Douglas once said. “That motivated me to do everything I could to lobby for small arms regulation.”
