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PresidentJoe Bidenturned 79 on Saturday.
Biden, who was at his weekend home in Delaware, received a swell of birthday wishes from his famous friends and Democratic colleagues across social media.
On Twitter, former PresidentBarack Obamashared a throwback photo and a message to his former two-term vice president: “Happy birthday to my friend and my brother, @POTUS! Thanks for giving all of us the gift of better infrastructure. Grateful for all you’re doing to build this country back better.”
Alongside a smiling photo of the pair,U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg posted, “Happy birthday @POTUS! Thank you for your lifelong commitment to the American people and for delivering on your promises to #BuildBackBetter. Grateful to serve under your leadership.”
Vice PresidentKamala Harris, whotemporarily served as acting presidenta day prior while Biden underwent a routine colonoscopy, posted an Oval Office snapshot of the duo sharing a laugh. She wrote on Twitter: “Wishing you a happy and joyous day, @POTUS. Happy Birthday!”
A day ahead of his birthday, Biden, who has spent the last five decades in politics, underwent aroutine physicaland colonoscopy at Walter Reed Medical Center. White House Physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor deemed him “a healthy, vigorous, 78-year-old male, who is fit to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency, to include those as Chief Executive, Head of State, and Commander in Chief.” (Biden’s health and stamina — and Trump’s as well — were both topics during the 2020 campaign given their age.)
According to atweet from White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, the president was in “good spirits” after the procedure and spoke with Harris from the hospital as the transfer of power ended.
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source: people.com
