Avast ye! Trump be sayin' age limits be no good, but competency tests be fit fer our mateys in power!
2023-09-17
Avast ye mateys! The ol' Trump be sayin' 'tis a fine notion to make them wise-crackin' U.S. politicians walk the plank o' mental competency tests. But, aye, he be standin' against settin' limits based on age, arrr!
Former President Trump expressed his opposition to age limits for U.S. politicians but suggested that mental competency tests would be a good idea. In an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press," Trump addressed the topic of age limits, particularly in relation to himself and President Biden, who are both in their 70s. Trump mentioned that he had taken a test a few years ago and aced it, emphasizing his support for testing. While some argue that age limits or cognitive tests would be unconstitutional, Trump stated that he wasn't sure. He also noted that some of the world's greatest leaders have been in their 80s. However, Trump criticized Biden for his alleged incompetence rather than his age.Biden has faced greater scrutiny regarding his age due to his frequent memory lapses and stammering speeches. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has been advocating for cognitive tests for politicians and has called for legislation requiring competency tests for presidential candidates and members of Congress over the age of 75. Haley mocked the U.S. Senate as "the most privileged nursing home in the country" following health scares involving Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell and Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Haley believes that such incidents, along with Biden's decline, are concerning and necessitate the implementation of competency tests.
It is worth noting that Haley is challenging Trump in the 2024 Republican Presidential Primary, although Trump continues to lead in polls. Trump mentioned that he likes the idea of having a female vice president running with him but ultimately emphasized the importance of selecting the best person for the position.