Former President Donald Trump is celebrating his birthday Friday as he and President Joe Biden vie to settle the record on the oldest person to hold the office. Both are no spring chickens, with Biden currently aged 81 and Trump turning 78. However, despite their similar ages, the focus and scrutiny on Biden's age seem to be more pronounced.
Local news anchors across the country are reading from the exact same script on Joe Biden's age, with some questioning his ability to lead effectively at his age. Participants in meetings have reported that the 81-year-old president has performed poorly at times, leading to concerns about his cognitive abilities. However, the White House has vehemently defended Biden, stating that he is sharp and dismissing his critics as ageist.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is hitting the campaign trail on a double mission this week – courting older voters to support her husband's presidency and combating the age-related criticisms that have been leveled against him. Despite her efforts, questions about Biden's age continue to persist in the public discourse.
In the aftermath of an explosive Wall Street Journal report on Biden's aptitude, one former top aide to the first lady has some advice for the White House that they may not want to hear. The report has reignited the debate on age and cognitive decline in politics, with critics pointing to Biden's age as a potential liability.
"No matter the obstacles that Donald Trump creates for himself, Joe Biden's candidacy remains an existentially risky, perhaps disastrous," said one political commentator. The age debate surrounding Biden has become a central focus in the political arena, with pundits and analysts speculating on the impact it may have on his presidency.
"You heard that right, ladies and gentlemen: Joe Biden is old,” remarked late-night host Stephen Colbert, referencing a Wall Street Journal article on the president's age and aptitude. The media attention surrounding Biden's age has only intensified, with commentators and comedians weighing in on the issue.
Despite Trump's own age, questions about Biden's age and cognitive abilities continue to dominate the political discourse. Both candidates are facing scrutiny over their age and mental acuity, but the focus on Biden seems to be more pronounced. The debate over age in politics is likely to continue as Biden's presidency unfolds.
