As Trump turns 80, what's it really like to work as an octogenarian?
Summary
President Donald Trump is turning 80 and is one of the oldest world leaders still working. More Americans over 65 are working now than in the past, with some continuing in high-profile jobs like politics and law. Aging experts say better health and financial needs help explain why more people work later in life.Key Facts
- President Trump will turn 80 and is the second oldest U.S. president ever, after Joe Biden who left office at 82.
- The percentage of Americans aged 65 and older working has grown four times since the 1980s, with about 19% still employed today.
- This age group includes people in important jobs like lawmakers, with 24 members of Congress over 80 years old.
- Reasons for working longer include better healthcare, financial needs due to rising living costs, and the desire for social interaction.
- Some experts say people should be judged by skill, not age, and many can work well into their 70s and 80s.
- Concerns about age-related health issues exist for some leaders, including cognitive decline and fatigue.
- President Trump’s health has been questioned recently, but his physician described his visible bruising as minor and unrelated to serious illness.
- Other older professionals, like a 93-year-old lawyer, describe working late in life as rewarding and energizing.
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