Sometimes it's good to know how America's elected leaders compare with their counterparts in other countries. This week we're putting President Joe Biden head to head with Sanna Marin, the prime minister of Finland. Let's see how they stack up:
Age
Marin: 36 years
Biden: 79 years
Difference: 43 years
Context: Biden's youngest child is 41 years old.
Took office in …
Marin: 2019
Biden: 2021
Political affiliation
Marin: Social Democratic Party
Biden: Democratic Party
Approval rating
Marin: 55 percent
Biden: 41 percent
Official residence
Marin: Kesäranta
Biden: White House
Historical significance
Marin: Youngest prime minister in Finnish history
Biden: Oldest president in American history
Recent headlines
Marin: "Work hard, party hard: Finland's Sanna Marin faces backlash after leaked dancing video." "Coolest politician in the world."
Biden: "Biden ridiculed as U.S. leader tries to shake hands with air." "Biden stuck in jacket as first lady comes to rescue."
COVID-19 deaths
Marin: 5,350
Biden: 630,659
Disastrous military withdrawals
Marin: 0
Biden: 1
Attractiveness grade (for a politician)
Marin: A+
Biden: C+
Hotter than AOC?
Marin: Yes
Biden: No
Speaks English?
Marin: Yes
Biden: Sort of
Knows how to wear a jacket?
Marin: Hell yes
Biden: Still learning
Credibly accused of sexual assault?
Marin: No
Biden: Yes
Family history of crack addiction?
Marin: No
Biden: Yes
Suspected of using drugs?
Marin: Yes
Biden: Yes
Hangs out with criminals?
Marin: Yes
Biden: Yes
Have they met?
Answer: Yes
Did Biden lean in to smell her hair?
Answer: Obviously
Good with kids?
Marin: Definitely
Biden: Needs improvement
Dance moves
Marin: Dope
Biden: Nope
Selfie game
Marin: Strong
Biden: Weak
Shorts game
Marin: 🔥
Biden: 🤦
