Biden joked that he started his career in the US Senate 180 years ago

US President Joe Biden, speaking at the Ford center, joked that he was first elected to the US Senate 180 years ago.

“I want to say something directly: I’m standing here because about 180 years ago, I was first elected to the Senate – I was elected by members of the Auto Workers Union, ” the president said, speaking at the Ford Center in Dearborn, Michigan.

The audience greeted the joke with restrained laughter.