Starmer: It is for the US to decide if Biden is too old to be leader

CNN’s Jake Tapper sits down with new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss the 2024 US presidential election between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump and his thoughts on the turmoil facing Biden.
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[@christopherflux6254]

Stop asking the UK Prime Minister about this. He cannot say anything different for diplomatic reasons. He cannot say Biden should stand down.

[@DarrenJamiesonJamieson]

Mc Hummp (The Famous Prick who is KKK), is not much younger.

[@DarrenJamiesonJamieson]

Mc Hummp (The Famous Prick who is KKK), is not much younger.

[@lighting7508]

a comepletely pointless question. I wouldnt want or expect him to give any other answer

[@Habib_Osman]

@@lighting7508 Not pointless in the slightest. Starner decides on his own words.. he chose a boring answer.

[@lighting7508]

@@Habib_Osman do you want him to say the prime minister of the US is demented?!! LOL youre so unserious edit: president* 😅

[@LaurieWiegler]

I only left the UK at the end of January 2019 because my student visa expired. This interview just makes me miss my former home even more. What an excellent new PM, such brilliant answers, confidence and perspective. I am sure Jake wishes he could leap across the Pond as well!

[@skuzzlebutt9745]

Exactly hes a heterosexual white male, and not a monkey or dot hed

[@BenM388]

Always welcome over here :)

[@jaker3151]

The US could learn a lot from the recent UK general election. The US spends way too much time and money on their elections.

[@lloydcollins6337]

We have strict laws arund elections in the UK - there is a 6 week campaign period, everyone has spending limits, each party gets equal time on TV for party political broadcasts and anyone can stand (hence count binface or the monster raving loony party)

[@pranshukrishna5105]

@@lloydcollins6337 still its a one party state

[@Sgab1007]

Being American, agreed 💯

[@j.x.x.r3645]

@@pranshukrishna5105 Nah some of the tv debates were between 7 parties

[@pranshukrishna5105]

@@j.x.x.r3645 consevatives win majority of time. Labour has won handful times. Then what is the point of existence of other parties

[@xariallev.9568]

What's wrong with the US where they can't find someone in their 40s or 50s to run for president?

[@ibcalm24]

I know right. I'm saying the same thing all the time

[@catmonarchist8920]

Starmer is actually 61 (pretty old for recent UK PMs)

[@DarrenJamiesonJamieson]

Nobody there has a clean pair of shoes.

[@jacobconcannon4677]

@@catmonarchist8920at least hes not mentally a child like the last few

[@user-kn2cf3yo8t]

Ikr pretty ridiculous really

[@JTiu-yq3jp]

Starmer is smart not to burn bridges

[@dWFnZWVr]

Yup, former head of public prosecutions, a qualified barrister. He knows how to work an audience.

[@alana8863]

He believes that you have to talk to people. You may not like their politics, but you have a duty to respect the people of that country by talking to their chosen leader.

[@alana8863]

@@dWFnZWVr Or maybe just respect the US people's right to choose a leader democratically and therefore be willing to act accordingly? Let's not attribute negative motives to those who respect democracy. Some people actually do respect it.

[@ktmccarthy33]

I love how, unlike so many/most American politicians, he actually answers most of the questions he is asked rather than dodging most and answering only a small number.

[@macsmiffy2197]

It’s a refreshing change in the UK too.

[@swarming1092]

tbf Starmer dodged a lot when he was opposition leader (because I think he’s very cautious and doesn’t like how the media tries to trap potential leaders in ways that shape future policy) but now he’s won he’s a lot more candid and open and confident I think.

[@DFandV]

Believe me, he dodges a lot too when you ask him a serious question. Let's say, "Crisis in the NHS (Our health service) Housing, Inflation, Middle East"

[@danielbliss1988]

Because with British journalists you wouldn't dare do otherwise; they are highly aggressive. Tapper must feel like a vacation for Starmer.

[@user-mx1gh3mn3w]

Your kidding! He could not answer what a woman is? He was avoiding all he could on tax, and pensioners. Only Kept saying he would not tax working people more.

[@user-uz4cm2rk9q]

We agree with new PM of UK, Keir Starmer: " It is for the U.S. voters to decide if Biden is too old to be leader ".

[@user-hr8cs2up9q]

After watching this, I'm all the more convinced that Joe (we love you) needs to step aside. This was, like.... a coherent man. Joe you are great, but it's time to be greater. Do the right thing.

[@cameronwilson472]

Agreed. Everyone says we need to do this to save democracy. Or they could just not vote for Trump. Everyone keeps saying we can let Trump win. Then don't vote for him, don't stay home. WHATEVER YOU DO VOTE BLUE

[@user-pk3vx4le1p]

He is absolutely right. However, the 25th Amendment gives Congress the right to remove Biden from office due to his inability to perform as President. According to a snapshot poll taken by Newsweek, over 50 percent of voters either support or strongly support such an action. I support removing Biden from office, not because of political stance. Another Democrat might beat Trump. It's the right thing to do for Biden and the constitution demands it.

[@boulevard14]

​@@cameronwilson472 Lol Biden and Trump are both terrible options.

[@cameronwilson472]

​@@user-pk3vx4le1ppolls don't matter because the polls said Hillary would win. Votes matter. So until I get to vote, idc what the polls say because nobody I knows ever gets polled. Just because 50% or more say he should drop out doesn't mean it represents the country. Many ppl think Biden and Trump are threats so let us vote and see. Just because Trump may beat Biden in a poll doesn't mean we should forfeit our candidate. And if you all thinj Biden is going to lose, stop asking us to ask him to step down. You all have faith in Trump so worry about that.

[@financial-independencetalk6133]

WoW! Such a good break to ACTUALLY have a comprehensive interview on the substance rather than infights and entertainment politics.

[@i20010]

Seems like a sensible chap, good for Britain and the free world.

[@DarrenJamiesonJamieson]

Ought The Free World come to an end?

[@swarming1092]

It’s very refreshing given everyone that’s happened since 2010. They’ve really hit the ground running and made a lot of bold positive changes even in the first week - scrapping the Rwanda scheme, setting up a National Wealth Fund to funnel private investment into renewable energy, on the verge of scrapping planning rules holding the country back from building homes, businesses, power stations, talking to the EU about closer partnership on security, defense, immigration and climate change, committing to higher GDP% spending on defense for NATO, doubling down on Ukraine, scrapping plans for new oil and gas extraction licenses. It’s a really nice feeling.

[@ehnowthen]

This man has links to the CIA

[@pip1723]

He's already better than sunak truss and Johnson at last the uk has a credible leader.

[@jamesantill5065]

​@@ehnowthen Evidence?

[@dm-31024]

Lovely 🇬🇧. No drama Stahmer. Nice to see two men who are calm & normal & good at governing, maybe boring is better than circus showman?

[@TimesFM4532]

I campained for labour and im so proud Keir is my pm

[@MiomibGhr]

Tell him to grow a spine and stop the genocide in Gaza. If not, you campaigned for a clown.

[@ehnowthen]

He will sell us down the river

[@Black_Caucus]

I hope that Keir Starmer ends up being a good prime minister. It's been disappointing to see him turn the "Labour" party into an insanely right wing party over the last few years and lose a lot of the old labour base. Even if Labour ended up winning a landslide of seats in parliament, they got less actual votes in this 2024 election than they did in 2017... which was absolutely shocking to see. That is a bad sign for the party, considering after the last decade of Conservative government Labour *should* have in theory gained a TON of new votes, which they did not. I hope he doesn't keep moving the party more conservative, or they will be out of power in a couple years because they further ignored their party's history and roots over the last century. It's still crazy to think that Labour gained less actual votes this election than they did a decade ago, almost nobody expected that to be the case. If Keir doesn't deliver, I am afraid that the UK is going to elect someone like Farage who's an actual fascist.

[@TimesFM4532]

@@Black_Caucus May got even more votes. The tories don’t want may back

[@RogerPence-cg2oo]

@@Black_Caucus Starmer had to move Labour to the center "where the British people are" as he said. Had Corbyn stayed as leader, or had Starmer become "Corbyn-lite", Labour would still be out of power, likely with Tories continuing to "govern." Labour is in a good place with somebody as savvy as Starmer at the helm.

[@winglift8156]

Seems like a good guy! Nice work, U.K.

[@swarming1092]

it’s incredibly refreshing after the garbage politics we’ve had since 2010. Clowncar Boris and Trainwreck Truss and then limp Rishi Sunak

[@jaylenreed2313]

You know it’s bad when even Britain is telling us to get our shit together

[@NPC8474]

It would be nice if America had a capable leader every once in a while.

[@ronakio]

@@NPC8474 Obama was your last.

[@lauritruta6350]

@@ronakioObama still pulling the strings behind the scenes 😂

[@brianjohnson6053]

​@@ronakio🤣🤣🤣Obama was a affirmative action stooge

[@sluglife9785]

We're as surprised as you are.

[@dm-31024]

No drama, Stahmer. Not getting sucked into inappropriate partisan questions. Very gently boundary setting with its tempting to get ahead of ourselves.

[@Beefybaby]

My PM, sensible and well measured and doing the job properly which hasn't happened for 14 years

[@Pablo260492]

I like this new PM

[@sarakelsall]

It's so nice to listen to a prime minister who can actually speak about what they going to do for the country. Feel sorry for the USA if Trump gets in as he cant speak very well either.

[@nedflanders5649]

😂 Biden is Fuji’s goodest

[@petersmith6520]

Cancelling new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea is not very smart and will result in the UK continuing to import energy and be dependant on unsavoury regimes in decades to come.

[@juliusmagembe7040]

Yeah, Biden speaks so well…😂

[@archie7218]

To be honest, Starmer isn’t saying he’s gonna do that much. He’s gonna raise specific taxes on the rich to raise like £10bn a year, which is a drop in the ocean really, and thats about it. Also reforming planning laws and trying to crowd in green energy investment. His whole platform is basically just about getting economic growth, which is what absolutely everyone wants - not exactly bold.

[@sarakelsall]

@@juliusmagembe7040 yeah and trump can't put a sentence together! Biden old, Trump's old and isn't fit to be president!

[@mattinterweb]

You should refer to him as Sir Keir Starmer, CNN

[@j.x.x.r3645]

That's not necessary, in Britain he's often just called Keir.

[@BambooCoffin]

He said himself you can refer to him as Keir or Prime Minister. His Knighthood is superseded by his title of Prime Minister - so "Sir" is unnecessary.

[@emilydavison2053]

It would be laughable and embarrassing if he specified people used the 'Sir'. No one decent does that.

[@TPRM1]

He’s never insisted on/referred to himself as “Sir”. Personally, I think that’s a sign of a decent person.

[@doughughes5732]

I like Starmer. I think the UK is in good hands.

[@arwing20]

This man decided it was okay to release thousands of criminals early from prisons. How is that good for the UK?

[@cr9153]

​@arwing20, again, you are lying.

[@user-dk6pl9lj3e]

@@arwing20 So, you're blaming Labour for a problem fermented by the Tories over the course of 14 tortuous years? That's so much of a stretch, I fear poor Armstrong's arms will snap clean off.

[@arwing20]

@user-dk6pl9lj3e Yeah that's right. Blame the tories for one of Starmers dumbest policies. Whatever helps you sleep at night turd

[@92commie]

​@@arwing20yeah, it's labour's fault after 14 years... gimp

[@Finnleigh.Jackson4141]

People age differently. Some are just 50 and over the hill, others are 100 and sharp like tacks

[@W_Bin]

Headline: Starmer: Biden in "really good form... NATO meeting very successful, Biden deserves credit for that". CNN translation: "US to decide if Biden is too old" "we're hearing lots of different accounts from people who've had meetings" WHO, CNN? NZ: sharp, excellent interactions, on top of his brief on indo-pacific; Finland: "absolutely no concerns".

[@asb358]

You do realise that's bad though don't you? The fact world leaders are being forced at an international summit to defend the ability of the President of the United States shows there is an issue. If Biden was able to do the job they wouldn't have to defend him, and of course world leaders are going to be positive about Biden, its basic diplomacy, none of them are going to say the obvious that he's to old. This is embarrassing for the US that they are being defended by other presidents and prime ministers. If the US doesn't get its sh#t together Trump will beat Biden, cause this issues not gunna go away as Biden keeps making mistakes.

[@adambattersby8934]

Biden's off his rocker and doesn't even know what day it is. Trump is going to win comprehensively.

[@davidaldrich7539]

Contrast the new UK PM interview with a Joe Biden interview.

[@knightlife111]

I’m certain most people in the comments didn’t watch the video. The Biden stuff, despite the title of the video, is not the focus of interview. It’s about UK/US relations and NATO

[@knightlife111]

Either most of them are trolls, or lack intelligence to actually spend a few minutes…withdraw their head from their butts and treat one interview by itself. Their analysis would be better for it

[@vitalsigns2679]

And who is 'suppose' to head up those relations with a foriegn prime minister? Why... Android Joe. So, it stands to reason, they will mention the Ice Cream Chief.

[@TVFilmFriends]

Don’t forget bots

[@W_Bin]

90% are trolls. they sit waiting for new videos by search to come up and start posting.

[@mcg1119]

Jake kept harping on it

[@iainmackenzieUK]

Churchill was 80 when old men WERE old. (I am now as old as my Dad when he died and fitter than he was at 50. And not unique)

[@andrewfrancis3591]

My dad is 93. He still drives a performance car. He is sharp as a pin and can debate anybody into the ground. I class ageism with racism and sexism, outdated concepts that will change with time.

[@wanderingfool6312]

My dad is 79 and sometimes when I’m caring for him he doesn’t know who I am. Dementia and Parkinson’s is unfortunately age related.

[@Layo81]

I agree... But... As much as I think Biden is a good man and would most certainly be a better president than the Orange man, for your nation as well as the democratic world. He looks extremely frail. My Elderly mother (83) spent 2 months in hospital with a broken femur and an extra month in rehabilitation clinic. She literally could not move, still has issues, and she's old, she certainly does not have the mental accuaty that she had. But she looks better than Biden and communicates much better. I love the guy, but he's unwell.

[@Layo81]

​@@wanderingfool6312Sorry to hear that, hopefully he occasionally gets the opportunity to remember that you are caring for him. Stay strong.

[@wanderingfool6312]

@@Layo81 Thank you, good days and bad.

[@slammermx]

CNN needs to move on from one bad debate, but it never will.

[@beagle808]

Anyway 😂

[@margomargao2004]

they are hanging on to it, nothing else to hang on to😀

[@margomargao2004]

@@beagle808 what is wrong in saying "anyway". Oops you don't speak English 😀😀😀

[@bratis99]

I totally respect Pres. Biden, he's done a great job... but he obviously is starting to have some age-related problems. He should step aside and let VP Kamala become president...time for a change

[@frankennis311]

CNN CEO. FUNDS TRUMP 😡

[@robhenwood2094]

That's what a serious leader looks like. Biden is a serious leader too. Trump is an embarrassment to the USA.

[@Keeng9ine]

Biden is a disgrace and a laughing stock

[@reuben8140]

Biden WAS a serious leader

[@goddesssalem4842]

Biden is a serious leader ???. Really 😂😂😂😂

[@zabiyakobi6661]

Biden 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dm-31024]

Good for them exceeding the pledge and aiming for 2.5%. 🇬🇧 In this day time, doing this and supporting NATO is critical. Canada 🇨🇦 step up already.

[@liamgross7217]

What a choice you have America 😬. How did you let this happen. Out of 330m people one would think there’s two superior candidates.

[@kerryguarino]

One candidate under him had no wars started no wars had a safe boarder and cheaper living

[@Joe-g1m]

One had tens of thousands of people dying, didn't want medication preferring bleach instead, one is sexual deviant, conned students, conned contractor, acted as a traitor tried to overthrow an election, started an insurrection, No-one in his family ever served in the military and he disrespected our fallen heroes on Memorial Day no less. The other man is too old they say. Trump lost the popular vote both elections but held office once because of gerrymandered districts. Approximately 35 % of the population has no morals poorly educated and were raised by 🐷🐷for parents. That is what is allowing this to happen.

[@tommcfadden5232]

The Parties choose the candidates. The members order off the menu.

[@sebastianliebmann6014]

the us is an oligarchy the majority doesn't want trump or biden yet the parties keep them

[@liamgross7217]

@@kerryguarino if he’s the best the Republicans can do that’s just as sad. The US is setting a pretty low bar of late.

[@keithlillis7962]

23 out of 32 countries spend 2% or above on NATO. And just to be clear of what Trump would like you to believe, no NATO country actually pays the US a cent for being in NATO. The US spends what it spends on defence, because it wants to. European countries have no say in what the US spends or doesn't spend.

[@RespectTheGanja]

But that means theres still a 3rd not paying what their supposed to?

[@Matt-uv2yg]

@@RespectTheGanja No that's just not true. That 2% was a goal, with NO timeline attached to it. Just the promise to, in their own time, work towards it. That was the commitment. And just to be clear, it's 2% on their OWN defence. There isn't one big pot of money that everyone pays into. It's 2% that every country needs to spend on its own defence.

[@TrueDirection]

They don’t pay the US. Im not even sure he even said that. They pay Nato. Nato are rolling in it.

[@adrianfoca865]

@@Matt-uv2yg-Europe needs to start its own empire project ,idk why they haven’t yet

[@swarming1092]

@@adrianfoca865 Europe is an incredibly diverse place. It’s where nationalism first began. It’s not easy to persuade everyone to give that independence up. I’m a Brit and I wouldn’t, personally, looking at how the last 200 years have played out on the continent from Napoleon to WW2.

[@andrewj.alexander4546]

It's past time to stop talking about age since both candidates are old. Start talking about who has good character, a record that shows adherence to our Constitition, does not seek vengeance on his opponents or to be a dictator.

[@beagle808]

Anyway 😂

[@FatNutzz]

Cough cough AB journal

[@nedflanders5649]

😂 you just described Biden the dictator

[@andrewj.alexander4546]

@@nedflanders5649 It's Trump who seeks vengeance, and wants to be a dictator, and doesn't uphold The Constitution or the norms of our American way of life, such as the peaceful transfer of power.

[@j.x.x.r3645]

@@nedflanders5649 Biden didn't incite a riot or commit electoral fraud

[@AllaahuAkbar60]

DNA testing is not allowed in Israel mainly because their ancestors are from Europe...

[@MarxistKnight]

He can still do a politician 'dodge' when he needs to, but it's quite rare and he actually LISTENS to what he's been asked and articulates an answer. Rather that reciting a pre-prepared answer to a different question.

[@burakguray5080]

FINALLY CHARISMATIC UK PRIME MINISTER

[@palavergirl7450]

Thank you Sir Keir Starmer, UK PM! We appreciate your measured and level headed responses. This is why I personally cheered and celebrated your Labour Party Win. Pray that America follows UK lead and save us from Far Right chaos.

[@harryjones4167]

You don’t have to live with this clown running the show.

[@Nik-8it5p]

I don't think anything will change, his policies align too much with the Tories, more boats, more migration, less homes....for us UK born citizens, more austerity, more ULEZ. UK is well and truly stuffed.

[@jessevelez]

A true class act

[@BenM388]

just like it was our business to elect Keir Starmer as our next Prime minister, it is up to the American people to decide, nothing to do with our prime minister

[@jillhargrave-george4510]

You don't vote for a pm..you vote for a party.. we don't have a presidential system in the UK!

[@BenM388]

@@jillhargrave-george4510 yes we do vote for our next prime minister.. how can you say we ain’t voting for our next prime minister and I never called him a president did I so 🤫

[@jillhargrave-george4510]

@@BenM388 Don't be ignorant, please!

[@BenM388]

@@jillhargrave-george4510 Tell you what, ill stop being "ignorant" when you stop making stupid comments, how about that deal?

[@mr.v3061]

Once every few decades ... when Planet Earth 🌍 aligns with Jupiter, Saturnus and Venus ... Common sense snaps back into the heads of the British. It truly is amazing. A miracle of life.

[@mr.v3061]

London was the financial center of the world. So, they removed themselves from this market. London was the financial center of Europe. So, they voted for Brexit. London voted themselves away from the negotiating table. While London still has to follow the rules Stubborn, but they learn ... Good luck to Labour!

[@randomdaveUK]

​@@mr.v3061actually London doesn't have to follow the rules as they're not part of any EU institutions now. I agree it was a terrible decision though. Really diminished any power the UK had on the international stage

[@mr.v3061]

@@randomdaveUK ok I concede that last point... However, I kind of meant that they need to close the border, get restrictions on trade and restrictions on movement of people

[@lighting7508]

@@mr.v3061 All exporters in London have to follow EU regulation so it really doesnt matter that we're out. Most companies are following EU regulation anyway cause economies of scale

[@mr.v3061]

@@lighting7508 yea and probably food safety rules made by the EU etc.. Or pesticides etc.. All rules the EU makes while the UK is not at the negotiation table.

[@boombasett6038]

IF BIDEN IS TOO OLD...SO IS CONVICT TRUMP !

[@beagle808]

Anyway 😂

[@simpsonisoe8994]

I will vote for felon Trump❤❤❤😊

[@jojopapa7521]

At least he can stand for trial. Unconvicted criminal was declared not fit to stand trial and charged were dropped which in itself is indicative of open corrupt system we have!

[@AlastrionaS]

Nothing to do with age. It’s about having your FACULTIES. Donald Trump WILL win, only because BIDEN is the best the Dems have!!

[@veganpotterthevegan]

Nobody should be able to start a term at 70 and beyond

[@touristtea6076]

He seems chill and logical. Good work UK!

[@SmilingFishingRod-eb8cl]

Hes a moron who sold out his party and previous leader becuase of 'anti-semitism' which was a lie made up by AIPAC Lobby. The Labour party lost millioms of votes and the only reason he won is becuase the other party in charge basically self imploded. Lesser of two Evils but still Evil.

[@andrewharvey3282]

England is called the motherland. You're supposed to look after us, not throw us under the bus.

[@gerarddearie-zd2gb]

UK, not "England" FFS

[@user-bt5qt9pp4x]

English do not typically call their country the motherland, comrade... it sounds too soviet for delicate British ears

[@LuciFeric137]

Hahahahaha. The look on his face when Biden reached for his hand was hilarious. He hesitated a good 5 seconds

[@TylerRoy-qm4qo]

Wholly shit.... give it up. I have watched reporters, broadcasters, influencers etc. over the last week, and people have gaffed over 50 times. Biden is smart and strong and has a terrific team.

[@marcuscardacus4994]

😂

[@7wolfman78]

😂😂

[@reason6835]

When you constantly misspeak and are constantly confused and mumbling and can’t find your own way offstage…those aren’t gaffes. It’s senility.

[@kerryguarino]

Dude this is happening more and more everyday the president is falling apart

[@mr.v3061]

You are 100% correct. The only important thing here is either Biden or Trump his policies. Only that will impact your life. Not his communication skills. Vote accordingly.

[@sps05]

‘But not for the Palestinians to elect their own government or even have elections ‘

[@MavethTheReaper]

As much as I love being an American, I've always wanted to go to the UK, as a black gay man I love Keir Starmer so much😢, and so proud of the Uk for choosing love over hate, I just hope our country can fight against it, it honestly gets hard everyday and the extreme right wing voices who want to get rid of lgbtq and push racism, honestly make me sad to live here.😢

[@hwren9845]

I'm wishing the best for you guys.

[@mrpopo8298]

Hate vs love? You are the problem. Stop categorising those who are of a different opinion as hateful.

[@MavethTheReaper]

@@mrpopo8298 I for example, do not have an issue with conservatives per say, I would never push forth a law to ghet rid of religion or anyone's right to religion even though I myself do not prescribe to this, I myself would not see anyone's rights removed that is an American, when I see many especially on the right have the view point of getting rid of gay rights, removing gay marriage as I have read in project 2025 and many who advocate for this, I apologize that is not love to me, I am for someone's belief and difference in an opinion, but if that opinion is one that stamps or hampers on someone's rights as an American I am sorry I do not know what you would call that if not hate, I am expressing my view as they do theirs, I could understand if I said I wanted to get rid of them or their beliefs, but I am not, not sure how you deemed me as the issue, should I be happy people are attempting to get rid of gay rights?

[@MavethTheReaper]

@@mrpopo8298 Let me say again, I disagree with religion especially those that see me as an abomination but I get it, that's their faith, we live in a country where they can believe what they want, I am for everyone tho, but when people take their beliefs and attempt to enact laws based on that religion like getting rid of gay rights and same sex marriage, I do not see that as love, no and in all respect saying I am the problem for expressing that point honestly speaks to what I am saying

[@MavethTheReaper]

@@mrpopo8298 I just wanted to say I am sorry for the long response, I have read project 2025 and for the first time afraid as a black gay man, it honestly is disheartening that many in my own country see people like me this way to support such a thing, so when I see a Keir Starmer yes I have envy Uk voted him in as prime minister , it was a landslide and he is a strong proponent for equality.

[@JWARD3045]

Here is my non-vote. Biden has obvious age-related deficiencies, i.e. he is too old. Trump has obvious character-related issues; he is too repulsive to form a majority consensus. Harris has image-related issues which cannot be reconciled. I believe that ultimately the President should represent the People's interests, not any Party's.

[@andrepotgieter7083]

Pity that America has 2 such Ancient people as presidential Candidates !!! Just look at how this Honorable young Leader is representing the United Kingdom! Compared to what you all have to deal with he is streets ahead and it is so clear to see!

[@regarded9702]

Good showing by Starmer.

[@eddom30]

I love seeing the contrast of a moderate man and the joke that CNN has become

[@jamesantill5065]

What was wrong with the questions? Seemed sensible to me.

[@tseringkindy7685]

Hello! Compare him with Biden how clear and on path and staying with the subject when answering a question!

[@thewaffle003]

But that would make Trump look bad!!!

[@mimibriscoe4230]

Jake Tapper, I am concerned about your ability to continue as a lead anchor on CNN. You seem not to remember your poor performance.

[@markclifford5712]

It'd be nice if our president could speak like this

[@PapaWooody]

Newsflash: every day, Biden gets older. And CNN’s obsession grows staler.

[@jmhorange]

Yeah that's the worrying part, Biden 2024 looks terrible, what about Biden 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028? Democrats are putting us in a tough spot by sticking with Biden when we said over a year ago, he's too old to run for a second term. I don't want Trump, he's a dictator. But like I don't want a democracy that ends up leading the world into WW3 because Biden's mentally deficient enough to make horrible decisions but not enough to be removed under the 25th amendment. And like you said, every day he gets older, less mentally acute. By the second debate, he could be even worse than the 1st debate. We've all seen relatives quickly decline mentally like this, but it's usually just part of life, they are well past retirement and enjoying their final years.

[@teresawashington1374]

Jake Trapper act like he is for 45. He didn't fact check 45 during the debate

[@jasonbrissette7749]

😂😂😂

[@darthmalagus]

"WAAAAAH WAAAAH MEAN TWUMO WE SAY HE LIE WHAT YOY MEAN PROVE IT NOOO MEAN TWUMO TWEETS FARTED MAYUN!" 😂😂😂fukkin STAY MAD cultist

[@UYT7715Flower]

And fact check creepy Joe Biden, agree?

[@blancagarcia7074]

He seems bitter that he was criticized for how he "moderated" the debate. Even Dana Bash seems ok with being criticized. But Jake seems to be taking the negative feedback personally.

[@Grasshopper444]

Well if he is for 45 and he gets in office again, Tapper and all the Biden bashing media will be looking for jobs because one of the first things Trump will do is get rid of the press.

[@SpiredRapidity]

Great guy wonder what his dad did for work

[@Sophia-xs6gf]

Why are you asking our PM about who should be elected! zzzzzzz

[@AJG1971.]

Because as British people, it’s nothing to do with us, no brainer.

[@tonyscott6837]

Regardless of personal opinions, President Biden will receive my vote. Although he may be elderly and occasionally forgetful, he remains a staunch advocate for democracy. In contrast, former President Trump appears to favor a dictatorial approach to governance, which is not aligned with the values of most Americans. President Biden's commitment to democratic principles distinguishes him from his predecessor, who seems to be pursuing a personal agenda known as "Project 2025."

[@wqv5423ln]

You obviously dont know much about dementia.

[@nedflanders5649]

Keep listening to the fake news

[@DarrenJamiesonJamieson]

​@@wqv5423lnI confuse the names of my nieces. Does this mean I have dementia too?

[@wqv5423ln]

@@DarrenJamiesonJamieson maybe, but that's different than confusing your own vice president with your adversary Trump ! ! And your enemy Putin as Zelensky ! Big difference, ; not to mention his disorientation as to time & place, loss of concentration and memory..... on & on. He is NOT fit to be commander & chief and has deteriorated rapidly this past year. Lucky if he makes through the next four months, let alone the next four years !

[@wqv5423ln]

@@tonyscott6837 " ocassionally" forgetful ? 😊 American " values" ? By whose standards ? Biden's evil ideologies ?! No thanks.

[@arielheinsberg5827]

Did you know , Dirty Clarence Thomas accepted a free yacht trip to Russia and got flown out on a complimentary helicopter ride to Putin's hometown.

[@edwsc3]

So DISGUSTING !

[@DarrenJamiesonJamieson]

Only Gladamere Putin was born in London and his homeland is a small country (which owns the entire world), called Great Britain. You may have heard of it. Famous for defeating Nazi Germany and Nepoleon. Arresting pirates and justly executing bad people. Inventers of tennis and putting an end to The Dark Age. Inventers of the light bulb, TV, and telecommunications.

[@LadyCat183]

Thank you Kier, yes it is America's decision. Wish all other British Politicians would keep their noses out.

[@Hebrews123]

My mom is 86 she is in wonderful physical shape she travels and is sharp as a whip HOWEVER she would never be able to handle a 40 hour work week

[@Support2024-u4q]

Trump is 78, and Biden is 81 . Big difference between the two. 3 years apart. For those who keep saying two old men are running.

[@catmonarchist8920]

It is in the Starmer context where he's trying to legislate that 80+ is too old for the House of Lords.

[@phillydavison]

1 has a lifetimes service for his country behind him and the other is a deranged pathological liar and convicted felon who wants to tear down democracy, find votes in states he lost to steal elections, steal classified documents and treat woman like shi* all while talking about nuking tornados and rambling about sharks.

[@food2430]

you seem a bit slow (just like your buddy Biden). The issue transcends age, Biden is ill, if you need someone to point this out to you, maybe you should stay out of the electoral process.

[@annoyboyPictures]

Age is not the issue... Mental Degeneration is.... Alan Dershowitz is much older than Biden... yet he's still one of the best Constitutional Lawyers in the country...who actually is Sharp as a Tack.

[@1polly]

3 year is a big difference? Wow. Define "big".

[@sclawman]

"Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f--- things up."-Barack Obama

[@anonymoushuman8962]

Good intelligent and substantive interview.

[@bernardusIam]

How is it any media person can seriously even ask such a stupid question like ʼ Will Americans be able to choose between someone who is too old or someone who is a criminal sociopathʼ

[@user-bt5qt9pp4x]

First world problems eh

[@Censortubes]

If you need to ask that means he IS.

[@ThomasFromTN]

You keep asking if the election was rigged...but it wasn't. That's an old propaganda trick...continue to repeat the lie, until it finally feels believable.

[@stacyreynolds9175]

Thank you Starmer to say let the US decide . I’m voting for Joe Biden even if he’s in a wheelchair.

[@brianjohnson6053]

Its not his legs that are the problem. Its his fried brain

[@stacyreynolds9175]

@@brianjohnson6053Trump is a mad man

[@californiadreamin8423]

Well one good thing is Boris Johnson not being able to go unescorted from a NATO meeting direct to a boozy weekend in Italy hosted by a KGB spy, which he did after the Salisbury poisoning.

[@lafeil]

Why is US network ask this question to UK prime minister? Uk has own challenges deal with

[@hyacinthstephens4339]

Leave Biden alone, and focus on criminal Trump.

[@realryder2626]

Trump isn't the problem, Biden is the one who's caused inflation, border problems and everything else. Let's not forget Joe's criminal case in Ukraine and how he got out of it.

[@wayneanthony1089]

Well said 👍.....For leader....Give me an old man who is forgetful at times.....but never give me a corrupt, Criminal, wannabe despot!

[@PabloTheThinker]

Follow your cult Biden. 😂

[@PabloTheThinker]

@@wayneanthony1089Biden doesn’t even know where he is.

[@realryder2626]

@@wayneanthony1089 to old and senile to stand trial, perfectly fit to run a country 👏

[@kerryguarino]

"Me and Vice President Trump" Joe Biden

[@janetkriegl6720]

Nikki Haley. Nikki Haley. Nikki Haley. Sh*t, I mean Nancy Pelosi. - tRUMP

[@dougmarkham6791]

100 percent correct.

[@JacobSnell1998]

Why are you dragging him into an issue he cannot really speak on? Ask him about policy. Take him to task on why Labour plans to continue devastating Tory austerity policies and massive cuts to social welfare and public services including the privitization and cutting of the NHS. Confront him on why Starmer and Labour has scrapped the plans to end tuition fees, introduce rent controls, and raise taxes on the wealthiest in the UK. Ask him why Labour abandoned universal free school meals in England.

[@tynnon]

the fact he appears on cnn says alot about his position

[@BBPrice-z]

He's a Progressive! Hello

[@brianjohnson6053]

​@@BBPrice-zborderline communist

[@nickyleach]

More that a Brit now heads up CNN, so a question of access, in fact.

[@MrArchie800]

Most of the media in the UK has a right-wing bias. So he is interviewed on a lot of right-wing channels back home and can still speak competently and put forth his argument so don't get yourself too worked up 🙂

[@Layo81]

To be fair it's not our fault that your media is so bad and partisan. He would hardly do an interview with the NYT in his first 2 weeks in office.

[@MariE-go7ol]

CNN is FOX 2.0

[@kerryguarino]

For speaking truth

[@igorm6944]

it is just sane a little

[@ianharley1726]

He's a bananas! A known liar, of course he wouldnt say anything!

[@dlewis895]

CNN. MANIPULATE WITH. UK. OUT OF LINE.

[@trappedcat3615]

Huh?

[@knightlife111]

Doesn’t even make sense lol

[@konaduyiadom8476]

I just unsubcribed from CNN. What a bunch of f**ck jokes. Why didn't CNN cover trump extensively lying.

[@realryder2626]

😂 how's Biden doing? Calling zilenski putin, Calling himself the first female black president, Calling trump his vp 😂

[@duraimanickamnizanth5745]

Exactly! So the American people think it's better for a candidate to lie convincingly than tell the truth incoherently (and it's not as if Biden's not trying his best, none of us would have the guts and cognitive ability he has at his age)... Such a huge joke 🤦‍♂️

[@michaelbill521]

I don't know if you've watched any news in the last 8 years. All I hear is how terrible trump is. I commend the news for finally paying attention to something that should have been reported on when it started becoming a notable pattern.

[@duraimanickamnizanth5745]

@michaelbill521 Well, Trump is terrible and people are dumb enough to still trust him, so with all due respect, I think the news has been doing the right thing trying to make his blind followers wake up and see the truth of how vicious he is 🙂

[@welshed]

He only got in because the conservatives were in for 14 years and became a laughing stock. His answer about NATO was cringe. Europe does not contribute enough at all and the UK Army is an embarrassment.

[@wendynb100]

Not heard such an interesting news interview in a very long time.

[@ZEKEDAWG23]

retire JAKE! WE DON'T NEED YOU ANYMORE!

[@PrasannaRanga]

See the caption gaffe. It is not THE US to decide, UK PM said “it is not for us to decide”. Inserting THE US changed the country and Jake doesn’t care as long as he click baits. Where are the journalists? 😂

[@W_Bin]

Jake glitched. Time to retire.

[@Da0907-v4s]

Jake, how convinced you were with Trump’s answers during debate? He didn’t answer any of your questions correctly. He answered intentionally.

[@Phlegethon]

You think the UK guy will say Biden should step down?

[@Haakon-z8u]

Sir Keir Starmer is impressive.

[@BenjaminGulilat]

I am done with CNN F….Taper

[@Intial_bite_46]

🤣

[@Intial_bite_46]

🤣

[@LazyEyePolitics]

I've decided. Months ago. Biden must go. Please. Who can tell him for me? That everyone I know. Everyone I serve at my restaurant, all want him to step down for the good of the country

[@estherroberts8466]

You can't decide whether Biden stays or go. You are only one person. Get over yourself!

[@MiomibGhr]

@@estherroberts8466that’s how democracy works you daft

[@margomargao2004]

Don't you lie now 😀

[@josephwallis8965]

🙏America first, no America, no Americans, no borders, no vettings, no America. Angela Merkel, Joe Biden, Justin Trudeau, disgrace

[@thewaffle003]

Dig in, bud. We have a fight to win.

[@ionfeld]

BBC 😂 i clicked on this cuz i thought someone was sleepin in the window 😴 😂

[@thomHD]

Blissfully boring and competent politician with his heart (as far as we can tell) in the right place

[@DanLanningPRTeam]

UK and NATO will dance on whatever strings the US commands

[@dstarrII8442]

Well that's what happens when we're the most powerful country

[@uonecar]

@@dstarrII8442 rome used to say the same thing

[@uonecar]

@@mikeoxbig7931 but the difference was they are intelligent people in charge

[@BladeRunner-2211]

European countries don't have a backbone or a spine to leave NATO, lapdogs the lot of them.

[@uonecar]

@@mikeoxbig7931 the Romans didn't borrow 34 trillion dollars

[@vinatage1258]

I back biden 100 percent. ❤

[@user-vx8ku2ks7h]

CNN needs to get off the Biden bashing train.

[@darthmalagus]

"NOOOO CNN BASH BIDEN NOOOO WHYYYY WHY HE LOSING NOOOOO MEAN TWUMP TWEETS FARTED! EVERYONE NOW LIKE JILL SAID MEAN TWUMP TWEETS FARTED AND YOO AINT BLLLAAAACK!" 😂😂😂😂😂 Boy you a PISSED OFF CULTIST 😂😂😂😂 Cry some more

[@Censortubes]

Poor ccp bot.

[@darthmalagus]

Oh you might be a trump supporter actually. If so then damn. Good on you. 😂😂😂 you had me fooled i can tell ya that much.

[@evanmitton5007]

And we need to get off Cnn they have gone to shit!

[@user-vx8ku2ks7h]

@@Censortubes who is a bot?

[@CarlWright4]

I agree, don't ask Kier about Biden stepping down, ask the U.S people!

[@janelleespinosa6247]

Shut it, Tapper or anyone else calling for Biden to step aside. I don't care if he can talk at all, he speaks through his accomplishments. He is the best President of my lifetime.

[@marcuscardacus4994]

😂

[@ayeshiajackson7364]

That's depressing.

[@dtaylor939]

You really shouldn't question CNN. You're supposed to go along with whatever narrative the media establishes. They're gonna kick you out of the club.

[@reason6835]

Okay. Let’s just pretend that Biden won’t get worse as he gets even older. Let’s also pretend like he can win this election in his state. If he stays in and Trump wins, it’ll be because of people like YOU who couldn’t face reality.

[@kerryguarino]

Accomplishments? Wars all over massive inflation open Boarder millions of illigals ...Americans can't survive with this inflation

[@FindMissingKids268]

Invoke the 25th amendment!!

[@trappedcat3615]

How is that going to work?

[@FindMissingKids268]

@@trappedcat3615 Harris or Congress can invoke the 25th amendment, Harris could take over because Biden is unable. Or they can hurry and find a new nominee, but I don't see why dem voters won't stand behind Harris, if they will stand behind Biden

[@realryder2626]

​@@trappedcat3615it wouldn't, because then kamala would be president

[@FindMissingKids268]

😕

[@ibewill]

Yall be trying to get all the blackmail so trump can play it back and do something vengeful if he was in office

[@albanread]

The US president sets UK foreign policy, so we should be concerned.

[@cloudstrife206]

No they do not you muppet

[@hasunokirie8864]

Why the hell would CNN invite a leader of a foreign country to talk about US presidential election? If CNN wants foreign interference so bad, I hope next time they invite Xi or Putin to talk about US presidential election.

[@knightlife111]

Oh god you are dumb. What is the biggest news story!? It’s Biden. What other nations think of Biden matters!!!!! If the head of the UZk, etc etc etc think Biden is nuts or Trump is nuts, it matters!

[@realryder2626]

Bidens 'old friend' zeeee😂

[@alvinavid3885]

You're absolutely correct. By doing this they are demeaning their own country.

[@ChrisHodgsonCorben-Dallas]

Every time Trump opens his mouth it’s Putin commenting on the US presidential election

[@chairman7891]

It's often a good thing to know others' opinion of us, just like it's a good thing to hear a friend tell us how screwed up we are! And this is not interference. Interference is when another country hacked one candidate's email account and gave the info to the other candidate, and it is collusion when one candidate asked another country to hack his rival's email account to help him.

[@jmhorange]

If a US President was in the Prime Minister's position, would we want him to wade into British politics or just say, "The Prime Minister was in top form when I saw him."? I would go for the second option, don't meddle in other country's affairs, no good can come of that. If you want answers on Biden's mental capabilities, the last person you want to ask is a foreign leader haha.

[@annoyboyPictures]

Kier Starmer... the new UK PM.... with less than 30% of the British Vote... (how Democratic?)

[@tylerdodmusic423]

True but if you add up the vote share of left wing parties in the UK which share similar ideas with slight variation about 66 percent of the UK voted for a left leaning party. Even if you add up the vote of Reform and the Tories it still doesn't put right wing parties over the finish line.

[@misterfunnybones]

Biden should consider dropping out when he invites Nikita Khrushchev & Mao Zedong over for a détente meeting with Winston Churchill.

[@younglagx]

What are you yapping about😂😂 Jesus dude. Take your meds

[@misterfunnybones]

@@younglagx Biden is sharp & witty for an 81 year old geriatric palliative care hospice patient.

[@helpAmerica1]

Tapper is too old to be a good reporter, in these modern times

[@adambartlett6277]

He's 55?

[@user-hr8cs2up9q]

After watching this, I'm all the more convinced that Joe (we love you) needs to step aside. This was, like.... a coherent man. Joe you are great, but it's time to be greater.

[@user-bt5qt9pp4x]

Joe leaves then it is likely Trump wins the Whitehouse

[@user-hr8cs2up9q]

@@user-bt5qt9pp4x respectfully, the opposite is true.

[@user-bt5qt9pp4x]

@@user-hr8cs2up9q I hope you are right. My concern is how incompetent it will make democrats look having to encourage Joe to step aside so late in the game despite the fact he has shown problems for some time and they knew. It might also hint at instability and division in the party over the best way to move forward which may concern some voters who can't rationally see how dangerous republicans appear to be

[@user-hr8cs2up9q]

@@user-bt5qt9pp4x very valid concern, I share it. My assessment is, Democrats will demonstrate they are an intelligent party that listens, assesses, and acts boldly in the public interest -- as opposed to... you know. We need a "political jujitzu." Biden will belong in the next "Profiles in Courage."

[@user-bt5qt9pp4x]

@@user-hr8cs2up9q Democrats are far more professional and progressive and the country is in much better hands regardless of which democrat takes the whitehouse you are right so we will have to see what happens. My real concern is that this problem will never go away now the seeds of extremism have been sewn and might be a problem every 4 years now. Republicans will win eventually and they will dismantle democracy so it is a matter of when not if that Americans need to prepare for