Donald Trump is the winner of the elections and will be the 47th President of the United States. The return of the Republican candidate to the White House ends four years of Democrats in powerwith Joe Biden as president and Kamala Harris as the (failed) candidate to succeed him.
One of the most talked about topics throughout the election campaign was Joe Biden’s age. The Democrat came to power in 2021 at the age of 78. He became the longest-serving president in United States history.just like Trump four years earlier, when he took office at the age of 70.
But the age issue grew stronger during the last term, during which Biden showed signs of physical and mental deterioration. The most striking example was that of the first debate of this campaign five months ago, which led him to withdraw from the electoral race.
Trump regains longevity record
After Biden withdrew, Kamala Harris became the youngest candidate at 60, leaving Trump as the oldest candidate. However, the Democrat failed to capitalize on this possible advantage and for the third time in a row, the oldest presidential candidate won.
Donald Trump turned 78 on June 14. During the inauguration on January 20, The new president will take power at the age of 78 years and seven months. Thus surpassing the longevity record of Biden, who became president at 78 years and two months.
Donald Trump will leave the presidency in January 2029 at the age of 82 years and seven monthsnot being eligible for a third term by law. Surpassing the 82 years and two months with which Biden will leave office. If the current president had renewed his term, he would have retired at the age of 86, a possibility that will hardly happen again.
The United States Constitution sets a minimum age for running for office (35), but does not set a maximum limit. Behind Trump and Biden, the oldest president to reach the White House was Ronald Reaganaged 69 in 1981.
William Henry Harrison is fourth on this list. He took office at the age of 68 in 1841 and died 32 days later of pneumonia. It was the shortest term in U.S. history. Harrison was the nation’s first president to die in office and one of four to lose their lives due to ill health.
