Former President Donald Trump frequently attacked his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, over his age and fitness.
However, these arguments might come back to haunt him now that Biden has ended his reelection bid.
With Vice President Kamala Harris, 59, likely to become the Democratic nominee, Trump will face increased scrutiny as an older candidate himself.
According to the source, Matthew Foster, a political scientist at American University, mentioned, “The dynamics have drastically changed.”
Despite Biden’s exit, Trump continued to mock his mental acuity, saying on social media that Biden might “wake up and forget that he dropped out of the race.”
These taunts highlight that Trump is not a young candidate either. If he wins the upcoming election, he will be the oldest American president to be sworn in.
Trump, the Republican nominee, is also prone to mistakes, with frequent gaffes and disjointed speeches.
One notable event was his hour-and-a-half-long acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. This speech came just five days after surviving an assassination attempt.
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While his supporters viewed it as a testament to his resilience, others saw a tired candidate struggling through a weak speech delivery.
An ABC poll from mid-July indicated that 60 percent of Americans believe Trump is too old to run for a second term.