Who Is the Oldest Presidential Candidate in US History After Joe Biden’s Exit?

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As a concerned and engaged citizen, I cannot help but be intrigued by the ongoing discourse surrounding the age of potential presidential candidates. Having lived through the tumultuous tenure of President Trump and the more recent presidency of Joe Biden, I have witnessed firsthand the impact that a president’s age can have on their ability to effectively lead our nation.

After President Joe Biden announced his decision not to run for re-election in 2024, there has been increased attention on the age of potential Democratic presidential contenders. As speculation mounts over who will be the oldest candidate in the upcoming election, this topic has brought up broader questions about the fitness and readiness of candidates for the highest office in the land.

So, who is the oldest presidential candidate in US history? Here is everything you need to know.

Who is the oldest presidential candidate in US history?

I found myself becoming the senior-most contender for the presidency of the United States when Joe Biden decided to bow out of the upcoming elections.

When President Joe Biden announced his departure from the 2024 presidential race, it paved the way for new developments in the approaching election. Following Biden’s exit, Vice President Kamala Harris emerged as the preferred Democratic nominee. By the time of the election, she will be 60 years old – 18 years younger than her prospective Republican opponent, Donald Trump.

Should Harris earn the Democratic party’s nomination, Trump would then be the senior-most presidential candidate in history. If he managed to secure a victory in the election, Trump would break the record as the oldest president in office, surpassing Biden’s current title. This development has fueled fresh debate on the role of age in American politics.

Some critics, such as Rachel Maddow of MSNBC, have raised questions about Donald Trump’s advanced age and the legacies of his past administration. As Newsweek reports, these concerns could potentially affect Trump’s presidential campaign due to his age and controversial history.

How old is Joe Biden?

Joe Biden was born on November 20, 1942, and is 81 years old.

Joe Biden, who is currently 81 years old, holds the title of the oldest president in American history. This aspect of his life has sparked criticism, particularly after his debate performance on CNN drew scrutiny. Several detractors have argued that Biden’s age should disqualify him from running for re-election. If he had continued his campaign and won, he would have reached 86 years old by the conclusion of a second term.

How old is Donald Trump?

Donald Trump was born on June 14, 1946, and is 78 years old. 

Should Trump secure another term, he would be the same age as Biden was when he initially took the presidential oath at 78 years old. Conclusively, by the term’s end at 86, Trump would surpass all previous presidents in age to become the oldest person ever to hold the US presidency.

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2024-07-22 20:11