{"id":2032228,"date":"2023-09-14T17:09:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T21:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-donald-trump-says-joe-biden-is-not-too-old-to-be-president-will-age-become-a-factor\/"},"modified":"2023-09-14T17:12:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T21:12:27","slug":"watch-donald-trump-says-joe-biden-is-not-too-old-to-be-president-will-age-become-a-factor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-donald-trump-says-joe-biden-is-not-too-old-to-be-president-will-age-become-a-factor\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch: Trump says Biden&#8217;s age won&#8217;t hinder his presidency &#8211; Will age matter?"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-donald-trump-says-joe-biden-is-not-too-old-to-be-president-will-age-become-a-factor%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2032228&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former President Donald Trump Defends President Joe Biden&#8217;s Age<\/h2>\n<p>In a\u200d recent\u200b interview \u200cwith Megyn Kelly, Trump expressed his opinion that age should not be a disqualifying factor for Biden&#8217;s re-election bid. Despite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/schumer-admits-dems-likely-to-lose-the-house\/\" title=\"Schumer Admits Dems Likely to Lose the House\">recent polling suggesting<\/a>\u200b that 77 percent of Americans consider Biden too old for a second term, Trump disagreed, stating that Biden&#8217;s incompetence, not his age, should be the\u2063 focus.<\/p>\n<p>Trump\u200b went on to highlight the achievements of world leaders like Churchill who were\u200d phenomenal in their 80s. However, he also pointed out that Biden&#8217;s sharpness has declined over the years.<\/p>\n<p>Kelly didn&#8217;t shy away from challenging Trump\u2063 on various \u200dtopics, including\u2062 his COVID response. Despite their past conflicts, the interview had a feel-good element as\u2064 Kelly and Trump have reconciled since their infamous clash during the \u200d2015 Republican\u200d presidential primary debate.<\/p>\n<h3>The Age Question<\/h3>\n<p>The age question\u2064 remains a rare \u2062point of\u200b agreement\u200b between the two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kenyan-ministers-rally-around-metas-facebook-after-watchdogs-ultimatum\/\" title=\"Kenyan ministers rally around Meta\u2019s Facebook after watchdog\u2019s ultimatum\">leading presidential candidates<\/a>. Biden, who will turn\u2062 81 in November, is already the oldest president in history. If Trump were to win another term in 2024, he would become America&#8217;s second-oldest president at the age of 78.<\/p>\n<p>A look at the list\u200d of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-donald-trump-says-joe-biden-is-not-too-old-to-be-president-will-age-become-a-factor\/\" title=\"Watch: Trump says Biden's age won't hinder his presidency - Will age matter?\">10 oldest presidents compiled<\/a> by The Hill\u200d reveals that two of them died in office. However, it also includes vibrant leaders like John Adams and Andrew Jackson, as\u200c well as\u2063 respected GOP presidents Dwight Eisenhower and Ronald Reagan.<\/p>\n<p>Reagan, in particular, addressed the age question during his 1984 re-election\u2063 campaign with a memorable response that diffused concerns and garnered\u200c laughter from his opponent.<\/p>\n<p>While Trump\u200b may not\u2062 possess the same amicable dexterity, \u200dhe speaks the truth \u200dabout\u2063 age not being\u200c the controlling factor in Biden&#8217;s cognitive decline. Trump argues that age \u200cis a secondary factor \u200cat\u2063 best, pointing \u200cout that Biden has displayed buffoonish qualities even\u200d in \u2064his younger years.<\/p>\n<p>Republican candidate Ron DeSantis also speculated that the Founding Fathers would have imposed age limits on certain offices\u2063 if they had anticipated elderly leaders. However, it is more\u200c likely that the Founders would have emphasized the importance of evaluating a \u2062person&#8217;s words and actions before deciding their fitness for public office.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, \u200cin a democracy, it is \u2062crucial to listen, observe, \u200band <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">make informed decisions<\/a> about our leaders.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-donald-trump-says-joe-biden-not-old-president-will-age-become-factor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Western Journal<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>Is \u2064there an age limit to run for president?<\/h2>\n<p><span>Be at least 35 years old. Have\u2064 been a resident of the United States for\u200b 14 years. Rump on his own age, asking\u200b if he believed he was still fit\u2062 enough to\u200b run for president again\u2063 in the future. Trump confidently replied that he is in perfect health and that his age should not be a factor \u2064in determining his ability to lead.<\/p>\n<p>This unexpected defense of Biden&#8217;s age comes as a surprise to many, \u200bconsidering the heated rivalry between the \u200ctwo politicians during \u200bthe 2020\u2063 presidential campaign. However, it\u200b may also serve as a strategic move by Trump to redirect \u2063the focus from age to competency, as \u200bhe believes that is where the real issue \u2062lies.<\/p>\n<p>It \u2064is\u200c undeniable that \u2063age has become a topic of concern in American politics, \u2062especially when it comes \u200dto \u200bthe presidency. \u2062Biden, who will\u2063 turn 82 years old \u2064in November 2024, would be the\u2063 oldest president in history if he chooses to run for re-election and wins. This has led\u200b to speculation and debate about whether \u2064his age\u2063 will \u200caffect his ability to effectively govern.<\/p>\n<p>The recent polling indicating that a\u200c majority of\u200c Americans consider Biden too old\u2064 for a second term is a reflection of this concern. Critics argue that \u2063the demanding nature of the presidency, both physically and\u2062 mentally, requires someone\u200d with a certain \u2064level of vitality and sharpness that may decline with age.<\/p>\n<p>However, Trump&#8217;s argument that age should not be a disqualifying factor holds some weight. History \u200bhas shown us that age \u2064does not necessarily determine \u2064one&#8217;s ability\u2064 to lead. Winston Churchill, for example, was a formidable leader in\u2063 his 80s, guiding \u200dBritain\u2063 through the challenges of World War II. \u200dHis age did not \u200chinder his decision-making \u2062abilities or\u200d his effectiveness \u2062as a \u200bleader.<\/p>\n<p>That being\u200b said, it is important\u2062 to \u200dnote that Churchill \u200bwas an \u200cexception rather than the rule. As \u200dindividuals age, it is natural for cognitive abilities to decline. While some may \u2062maintain their sharpness \u200cwell into their \u2062later years, \u2063others may experience difficulties in processing\u200b information, making decisions,\u200c and managing complex tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Biden&#8217;s sharpness and cognitive\u200d abilities\u2062 have also faced scrutiny. \u2063Critics argue that his frequent\u200d gaffes and moments of confusion are \u2062evidence of cognitive \u200cdecline. However, it is important to approach these claims with caution. Aging inevitably brings about some \u200clevel of cognitive decline \u2064in everyone, to varying degrees. It is not fair to \u200bsingle out Biden\u200c without considering the context of\u200c his \u2063age and\u200c the demanding\u200b nature of his role as president.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the question of \u200dage in\u2062 politics \u200dis a delicate one. While age should not be the \u200bsole determinant of one&#8217;s ability to lead, it cannot\u200c be completely disregarded either.\u200c Competency, experience, and policy positions should all\u2063 be key considerations when\u2064 evaluating a candidate, regardless \u2062of their age.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s defense of Biden&#8217;s age may\u2062 be surprising, but it\u200b opens up\u2063 an important conversation about \u2063how we perceive and\u2062 evaluate political leaders. As the United States continues to\u2063 grapple with complex challenges both \u2062domestically \u2063and internationally, it is essential\u2064 to focus on \u2062the substance of\u200c a leader&#8217;s actions\u200b and decisions, rather than putting \u200dundue \u200bemphasis on\u200d their age.<\/p>\n<p>So, while age may be a \u2062significant factor to consider, it\u2062 should\u200b not overshadow the broader discussion of a leader&#8217;s competence, \u2063vision, and ability to effectively address the issues facing the nation. \u2063This defense by Trump offers a fresh perspective on the matter and prompts us to reevaluate our\u200b biases\u2064 and preconceived notions when it \u2062comes\u2064 to age \u200cin politics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former President Trump, in an interview with Megyn Kelly, somewhat defended President Biden by stating that age alone should not hinder his re-election. Kelly highlighted that 77% of Americans perceive Biden as too old, emphasizing the contentious nature of the issue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2056,"featured_media":2032229,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2032228","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032228","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2056"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2032228"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032228\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2032229"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2032228"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2032228"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2032228"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}