On November 5th Americans will go to the polls to elect their next president. The contest will feel familiar: the two main candidates are former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden. But as the election draws near, questions about age have dominated the conversation.
Good news for ex-President Donald Trump, set to blow out 78 candles on Friday, and for 81-year-old President Joe Biden too: the chances of both candidates securing their party's nomination for the 2024 election are looking increasingly likely. But age remains a hot topic in American politics.
Donald Trump has made Joe Biden's advancing age one of his main campaign rallying points, trying to position himself as an energetic and youthful alternative. Despite being only three years younger than Biden, Trump has consistently criticized his opponent's mental sharpness and physical stamina.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is hitting the campaign trail on a double mission this week – courting older voters to support her husband's reelection bid while also trying to dispel doubts about his age. With both candidates well into their 70s, the issue of age has become a central theme in the race for the White House.
Trump is celebrating his 78th birthday in West Palm Beach with his fan club — who all have to pay at least $35 to be there. The event is a reminder of Trump's enduring popularity among his supporters, despite the controversies that have surrounded his presidency.
Biden is 81. Trump is turning 78. Neither is as crisp or coherent as they once were. So why do age questions focus on Biden? The answer lies in the perception of Biden as the older and potentially less capable candidate, despite Trump's own advanced age.
Joe Biden, at 81, is the oldest American president, a distinction he's held since entering office at age 78. As Biden runs for reelection in 2024, questions about his age and fitness for office continue to loom large. But Biden remains determined to prove his detractors wrong and show that age is just a number.
Not all birthdays are worth celebrating in the eyes of former President Donald Trump, who marks his 78th birthday on Friday. Despite his age, Trump remains a formidable force in American politics, with a loyal base of supporters who continue to stand by him.
