Donald Trump got defensive when asked about Joe Bidens age at a Chicago event. He said he didnt attack Bidens age but his competence using the nickname “Sleepy Joe“
Trump‚ whos not much younger than Biden (heʼs 78 now) would become the oldest president if elected in 24. His campaign schedule is lighter than before – fewer rallies and interviews. Some say hes tired‚ but his team denies it
A recent poll showed many Americans think Trumps age could affect his job performance. Almost 4 in 10 believe it would severely limit him‚ though Democrats mostly think this
I have not attacked Bidenʼs age‚ Iʼve attacked his competence
Trumpʼs team wont release his medical records‚ unlike Kamala Harris (who turns 60 this week). In 16‚ they shared a very positive health report. Trump often mentions passing a basic cognition test‚ but its unclear when he last took one
If Trump cant handle things‚ his VP pick JD Vance – whoʼs not very popular – would be next in line. This worries some‚ given Trumps past claims about others running Bidens government
The life expectancy for a 78-year-old man is about 9 more years‚ but Trumps standard was competence and capacity. With age a key issue in this race‚ questions about his fitness are now dragging him down too