The real reasons US politicians are getting older
Summary
Many top US politicians are very old, including Representative Hal Rogers, President Donald Trump, and Senator Chuck Grassley. There are few young lawmakers in Congress, and younger candidates face challenges like raising money and competing against established politicians.Key Facts
- Hal Rogers, 88, is the longest-serving member of the House and running for his 24th term.
- President Donald Trump is 80 years old, and Joe Biden left office at 82.
- Senator Chuck Grassley is 93 and has served since before Alaska and Hawaii were states.
- The US government is often called a "gerontocracy" because many leaders are much older than most adults.
- Few US lawmakers are under 45 compared to other democracies.
- 27-year-old Riley Owen is one of the few Gen Z candidates running for Congress.
- Young candidates often have trouble fundraising against experienced incumbents.
- Some young politicians say their generation has fresh ideas and skills to address modern issues.
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