Biden makes surprise appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers

President Joe Biden appeared on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” on Monday, answering questions on topics ranging from his age and the Israel-Hamas war to conservative conspiracies about Taylor Swift.

The interview was conducted nearly a decade after Biden appeared as a guest on the first “Late Night” show with Meyers, which aired on Feb. 24, 2014, when Biden was vice president. This follows his decision to skip a Super Bowl interview this month, which had a larger audience.

During Monday’s Q&A, Biden was asked early on how he would address voters’ concerns about his age.

“Look at my opponent, he’s about my age,” said Biden, who at 81 is four years older than former President Donald Trump.

Biden also pointed to Trump’s position on abortion rights, adding, “That’s how old your ideas are. Look, I mean, this is the guy who’s trying to take us back.” He suggested that Trump’s positions on rights were outdated.

Pressed by Meyers about calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, Biden said, “Despite the challenges, there is a path forward,” commenting on the ongoing hostage crisis.

“First of all, the hostages that are being held have to be released,” Biden said, adding, “There is an agreement with the Israeli side that there will be no operations during Ramadan. That’s to give us time.” he added. Please rescue all hostages. ”

Ramadan begins on March 10th.

“If that happens, if we get a temporary ceasefire, then we can move in a direction where we can change the power relationship, and instead of immediately getting a two-state solution, “We can establish a process to get to a solution, a national solution,” Biden said.

Biden made similar remarks before the interview aired, telling reporters in New York: “My hope is that by next Monday there will be a ceasefire.”

The pop star’s relationship with Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce comes amid more light-hearted exchanges after right-wing conspiracy theories claimed the incident was fabricated to boost Democrats in the 2024 election. , Meyers asked Biden whether he was involved in an “active conspiracy” with Swift. .

“Can you confirm or deny that there is an active conspiracy between you and Ms. Swift?” Myers asked.

“Where are you getting this information from? It’s classified,” Biden joked.

“But let me tell you, she supported me in 2020,” he added.