US President Joe Biden expects to run for reelection in 2024, signaling for the first time that he will seek a second term in the White House.

“My plan is to run for reelection. That’s my expectation,” Biden told reporters on Thursday during his first news conference as president. Biden will be 81 years old at that time.

When asked about the potential for another Biden-Harris ticket, Biden praised Harris for the work she’s done so far.

“I would fully expect that to be the case,” he said. “She’s doing a great job. She’s a great partner.”

As for a potential Trump 2024 challenge, Biden said he had “no idea” what the field would look like.

“I have no idea if there will be a Republican Party,” he told a reporter. “Do you?”

Former President Donald Trump has teased a potential run in recent weeks, although he has also said his focus is on taking back control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections.

It was the first time Biden has publicly addressed questions on whether he will make another run for the White House. He took office in January as the oldest president at the time of his first inauguration.