Donald Trump, who had previously criticized Joe Biden for his age and took every opportunity to joke about his confusion and reservations, once again took over the US presidency, becoming the oldest leader in the country’s history. writes about this RBC.
He was 78 years and seven months old when he took office on January 20, 2025; That was almost six months older than Biden’s age when he took office in 2021. Trump does not see his age as a disability and claims that he has passed cognitive tests and is in excellent physical condition.
The average age of American presidents is 56, according to RBC. A Pew Research Center survey found that 49 percent of Americans believe the appropriate age for a president is 50, while only 3 percent of respondents believe the appropriate age for a head of state is 70 or older.
On January 20, Trump was officially inaugurated as President of the United States. After the opening ceremony, he held a meeting with his supporters, in which he mentioned that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky was ready to make an agreement with the Russian Federation to resolve the conflict.
Trump had less than an hour on his first day in the White House. approved several dozen documents. In particular, the new American leader signed a decree suspending US aid to Ukraine and other countries for 90 days.
Previously Trump canceled Biden’s decision on automobiles.