Biden called himself the most qualified in the US to be president. He also expressed outrage at claims of problems with his memory.

Earlier, Biden said that he spoke with German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, who died in 2017, and with French President Francois Mitterrand,who died in 1996. Biden said he is the most prepared person in the United States for the presidency. He announced this during his speech at the White House. It is noted that the American leader was asked by one of the journalists why he should be the Democratic candidate for the highest government post.