President Joe Biden has said he plans to run for re-election in 2024, although an official announcement has yet to come.
“I plan on running … but we're not prepared to announce it yet,” Mr Biden told NBC's Today programme before the annual White House Easter egg roll.
The remark came during an exchange between Mr Biden and presenter Al Roker, who asked the President if he planned on attending Easter egg rolls after 2024.
“I plan on at least three or four more Easter egg rolls. Maybe five. Maybe six,” Mr Biden said.
Mr Biden has been signalling his intention to seek re-election for months, and his State of the Union address last month appeared to be an unofficial launch of his 2024 campaign.
First lady Jill Biden has also said her husband intended to seek re-election, telling AP in February that all that is left to sort out is the planning for an announcement. AP previously reported that an announcement could come this month.
About 30,000 people were expected to participate in Monday's egg roll event, the White House said, which Ms Biden hoped to turn into an "EGGucational" experience. Stations were placed throughout the White House grounds where lessons about farming, healthy eating, exercise and more were available.
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US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden attend the White House Easter egg roll in Washington. Reuters -
The theme of this year's event was EGGucation. AFP -
Mr Biden takes a selfie with a guest. AFP -
Decorations include a bunny and a cutout of the Bidens' dog Commander. AP -
The first Easter egg roll was held in 1878 at the US Capitol. AP -
Earlier on March 10 Mr Biden said that he plans to run for the presidency again in 2024. AFP -
US president Rutherford B Hayes hosted the first egg roll. AFP -
The US Marine Band performs on the South Lawn of the White House. AFP
No major challenger has yet come out to declare their intention to run against Mr Biden, 80. Marianne Williamson, an author who gained little traction in 2020, has declared she is running for the Democratic nomination. Anti-vaccine activist Robert F Kennedy has also said he will run.
Mr Biden's approval rating currently sits at 42.6 per cent, according to polling data aggregated by FiveThirtyEight.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
