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8mo ago

Polls Show Growing Concern Over Trump's Age Among Voters

New surveys indicate both Republicans and independents are questioning the 78-year-old candidate's ability to serve effectively.

U.S. Republican Presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks to attendees during his campaign rally at the Bojangles Coliseum on July 24, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. A majority of Republican voters have said they would prefer a president who is younger than Donald Trump, according to a new YouGov poll.
Former President Donald Trump walks to make comments to members of the media after being found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree at Manhattan Criminal Court, Thursday, in New York, on May 30, 2024.

Overview

  • A YouGov poll found that 59% of Republicans prefer a president under 75 years old.
  • 32% of independent voters believe Trump's age will severely limit his presidential capabilities.
  • 57% of Americans, according to an AP poll, want Trump to drop out of the race.
  • Trump's age has become a focal point following Biden's withdrawal and endorsement of Kamala Harris.
  • Concerns about Trump's health and cognitive abilities are increasingly being highlighted.