In an interview, Tucker Carlson and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy engaged in a candid discussion about the age of presidential candidates. Both expressed concerns about former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden, suggesting that they might be too old to lead the nation.
The Debate Dilemma
During the interview, Portnoy shared his thoughts on Trump’s decision to skip the first 2024 Republican primary debate in favor of an interview with Carlson. He voiced his belief that Trump should have participated in the debate, considering it essential for the country’s well-being. “I thought he should’ve done the debate. To become president, I think it was the right move not to do it but, for the betterment of the country, I think he should be on the debate,” he said.
Critique of Debate Hosts
Carlson echoed Portnoy’s sentiments about the significance of debates but took the opportunity to criticize the organizations that host these events. He referred to them as “rotten and corrupt,” highlighting his concerns about the integrity of the debate platforms themselves.
Biden’s Potential Candidacy
The conversation shifted towards the possibility of Biden’s candidacy in 2024. Portnoy expressed uncertainty about Biden’s chances of winning another term, suggesting that Democrats might be considering alternative candidates. He raised broader concerns about Trump and Biden’s age. He said: “To be honest, I think both Trump and Biden are too old. I don’t think you should be able to be that old to be president.”
Tucker Carlson’s Agreement
Carlson agreed with Portnoy’s assessment. “I agree 100%,” he said. He went on to express concerns about Biden’s cognitive health, emphasizing the seriousness of the potential “dementia issues” he believes the current president is facing.
Trump’s Interview and Social Media Boast
Carlson recently conducted an interview with Trump on the same night as the first Republican primary debate. During the interview, the former president addressed his political opponents on the debate stage and criticized federal and state prosecutors handling the 91 criminal charges against him. He went on to proudly share the interview’s supposed viewership numbers on social media but it’s important to note that these statistics may not accurately reflect the number of people who actively watched the interview.
The Right, Liberals, and Leftists
Trump and Biden’s old age has been the subject of debate for many years. Right-wingers often argue that the latter is too old for the White House, despite the fact that the former is only three and a half years younger. Liberals often argue that age doesn’t matter as long as mental and physical health is good, while leftists tend to say that both are too old or disagree with the concept of government entirely.
The Internet Responded
News of Carlson and Portnoy’s words was shared across social media and people flocked to comment sections to give their views. One person said: “I had a gal I work with go off on a tangent about how Biden is too old and how Trump should be president because they need someone younger. I pointed out how Trump is still old himself and only younger by three or four years. She was all, ‘But it’s only by three or four years.’ I responded with, ‘That’s just it, only by a few years.’ I seriously can’t even with the logic of these people.”
They’re All Too Old
A fair few commenters echoed the opinion of the aforementioned individual. “They are all too old. Need to stop letting old men run for the presidency when we have retirement ages for every other job,” one person said. “Anyone over 69 is too old for office,” another wrote.
Ancient, Decrepit, Old Crypt Keepers
Some people expressed anger. One wrote: “I will not get over the fact that our entire government is run by ancient, decrepit, old crypt keepers who, while one foot is in the grave, are making decisions to define a world in which they will not live. Therefore, they see no problem with enriching and re-electing themselves on donations from fossil fuel companies even as those companies demonstrably destroy the planet. They won’t have to live in a world stricken with a full-blown climate catastrophe, so why should they care? Joe Biden shouldn’t be in charge and neither should Trump. Age limits on public office, now.”
The Voting System
Others discussed the two-party system. “Until we do away with the two-party voting system, our options are ‘Old Fascist’ or ‘Old Corporate Capitalist.’ They’re both [terrible] choices but one is diarrhea being fed to you through a fan and one has been battered and deep fried,” one person wrote.
Biden’s Mental State
Some people expressed concerns about Biden’s mental state. Interestingly, they neglected to bring up Trump’s inability to string together a coherent sentence. One individual said: “I don’t have a problem with old people. I have a problem when [Biden’s] wife has to usher him away from the press because he looks like a lost puppy. Is he mentally competent? Probably but I’ve seen enough to have valid questions about it.”
Age Is Just a Number
Others expressed the belief that presidents should be judged for their actions, not their age. One person said: “For the oldest person ever to hold the office, I’m astounded that instead of assessing his performance based upon his accomplishments thus far, the overwhelming focus is on his chronological age. I think both he and his predecessor deserve that judgment separate from a discussion about their age.”
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