Former President Trump is set to become the oldest nominee in U.S. history following President Biden's exit from the 2024 race. This development has sparked discussions among Democrats, who are now looking to highlight the age factor in the upcoming election.
Reacting to Biden's decision to step aside, Rep. Maxwell Frost of Florida remarked that the race may ultimately come down to Donald Trump, the oldest nominee in history, facing off against Kamala Harris.
Biden's announcement on social media cited the best interest of the party and the country as the primary reasons for his withdrawal from the race. Concerns surrounding Biden's age and mental acuity had been mounting, particularly after a widely criticized debate performance earlier in the month.
The debate performance had intensified calls for Biden, who would be 82 by inauguration day, to reconsider his candidacy. Ultimately, these pressures culminated in his decision to step aside on Sunday, throwing the White House race into uncertainty.
