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At 79 years, 1 month and 17 days old, Donald Trump, the 47th and previously 45th president of the United States, is the oldest person in American history to be inaugurated as president for the second time. He previously became the oldest major-party presidential nominee in July 2024, five weeks after his 78th birthday.[2][3] Should he serve as president until August 15, 2028, he would be the oldest sitting President in American history. On January 20, 2029, the end of his second term, he would be 82 years, seven months, and six days old.[4][5][6][7]
Since the early days of Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, his physical and mental health have been debated. Trump was 70 years old when he first took office, surpassing Ronald Reagan as the oldest person to assume the presidency.[8] Trump's age, weight, lifestyle, and history of heart disease raised questions about his physical health.[2] Some psychiatrists and reporters have speculated that Trump may have mental health impairments, such as dementia (which runs in his family) or narcissistic personality disorder.[9][10] Such claims have prompted discussion about ethics and applicability of the Goldwater rule, which prohibits mental health professionals from publicly diagnosing or discussing the diagnosis of public figures without their consent and direct examination.[11] Public opinion polling from July 2024 indicated an increase in the percentage of Americans concerned about his fitness for a second term.[12][13]
During the 2024 election campaign, some critics raised concerns regarding former president Trump's transparency about his medical records and overall health, noting that he had not publicly released a full medical report since 2015.[14][15][2] Critics noted that his opponent, Kamala Harris, had released her records, and that such disclosures are a common practice among presidential candidates.[16][17][18] On April 13, 2025, three months after Trump's second inauguration, the White House released the results of his physical examination and his cognitive assessment; it concluded that Trump was in "excellent health" and "fully fit" to serve as commander-in-chief.
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- ^ a b c Kranish, Michael (July 22, 2024). "Trump's age and health under renewed scrutiny after Biden's exit". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on July 23, 2024. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ Mathur, Anusha (September 24, 2024). "Trump Is Now the 'Old' Candidate. It Might Matter". Politico. Archived from the original on February 26, 2025. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Kranish, Michael (July 22, 2024). "Trump's age and health under renewed scrutiny after Biden's exit". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ Baker, Peter; Freedman, Dylan (October 6, 2024). "Trump's Speeches, Increasingly Angry and Rambling, Reignite the Question of Age". The New York Times. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ Applebaum, Anne (July 22, 2024). "Suddenly Trump Looks Older and More Deranged". The Atlantic. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Cunningham, Mary (April 11, 2025). "Who are the oldest presidents? Full list of the most senior U.S. leaders - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ Gould, Skye; Lee, Samantha (November 9, 2016). "Donald Trump is oldest president elected in US history". Business Insider. Archived from the original on November 10, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
- ^ Rashid, Hafiz (August 19, 2024). "Trump Nephew Reveals Family's Dementia History—And His Uncle's Signs". The New Republic. ISSN 0028-6583. Archived from the original on March 29, 2025. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
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- ^ Baumgaertner, Emily; Haberman, Maggie (October 3, 2024). "Trump Promised to Release His Medical Records. He Still Won't Do It". The New York Times. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Schneid, Rebecca (October 12, 2024). "Kamala Harris' Medical Report Made Public. What About Trump?". TIME. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
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