As he aims to become the oldest person to be elected as president of the United States, former President Donald J. Trump expressed his desire to ignore his 78th birthday. A celebration for Trump’s birthday was organized by a group of supporters called Club 47 USA at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.
According to Ivana Trump, Donald’s ex-wife, he has never been a fan of celebrating his birthdays. This year, he seemed particularly upset when his supporters sang “Happy Birthday” to him early at a rally in Las Vegas. Trump shared with them that there comes a time when one doesn’t want to hear birthday greetings and simply wishes the day didn’t exist.
At 78 years old, Trump is striving to convince the nation to grant him another four years in the presidency, which would make him the oldest president in American history, surpassing the current 81-year-old president. Both Trump and his opponent on the campaign trail are trying to downplay their age while highlighting the other’s weaknesses.
Throughout the week, the Trump campaign released edited videos of Biden looking lost and confused in Europe, contrasting it with Trump’s energy and vitality. On the other hand, the Biden campaign criticized Trump’s mental acuity and focus, referencing his past legal issues and courtroom behavior.
In the past, Trump used to enjoy his birthdays and throw lavish parties at his casinos in Atlantic City. However, this year’s celebration seemed to be under a cloud of discontent and frustration. Despite his past reputation for extravagant birthday celebrations, Trump’s recent birthday gathering in Palm Beach was marked by political rhetoric and attacks on his opponent.
The dynamic between the two candidates is intensifying as the election approaches, with each side trying to portray the other as unfit for office. Trump’s reluctance to embrace his birthday this year may be a reflection of the challenges and pressures he faces in his bid for re-election. The upcoming months leading to the election will undoubtedly be filled with more political drama and intense campaigning from both sides.