Fox News host Tucker Carlson agreed with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy’s thoughts on the question of whether Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, both in their 70s, are “too old” to lead the nation. Here’s the full story.
The Interview
During a candid interview on Tucker’s Twitter show, “Tucker on X”, Portnoy expressed his opinion on Trump’s decision to skip the first 2024 Republican primary debate in favor of an interview with Carlson.
Republican Primary Debate
He remarked that while he understood the tactical reasoning behind Trump’s choice not to participate in the debate, he believed it would have been beneficial for the country as a whole.
Trump Should Be on the Debate Stage
Portnoy said, “To become president, I think it was the right move not to do it, but for the betterment of the country, I think he should be on the debate stage.”
Rotten and Corrupt
Carlson echoed Portnoy’s thoughts, and he did not shy away from criticizing the companies that host these showdowns, describing them as “rotten and corrupt.”
Biden’s Potential Candidacy
The conversation then turned to President Biden’s potential candidacy in the 2024 election.
Shifting Dynamic
Portnoy, who clarified that he is not a political expert, voiced his thoughts on a shifting dynamic within the Democratic Party.
Democrats Don’t Think Biden Can Win
He said, “I don’t know, I’m not a political person, but I feel like there’s been a shift where, internally, maybe the Democrats don’t think he can win, and they’re setting the stage [for] somebody else.”
Trump and Biden Are Too Old
“To be honest, I think both Trump and Biden are too old. I don’t think you should be able to be that old to be president,” he added.
Carlson Agreed
Carlson replied by agreeing with Portnoy’s statement, saying, “I agree 100 percent. I think Biden has got some serious dementia issues.”
(President Biden regularly undergoes health checkups which include mental health evaluations. No evidence of dementia has been found, and Biden has not been diagnosed with any form of age-related cognitive decline.)
Twitter Users Expressed Their Views
Several social media users shared their thoughts on the incident.
One Twitter user wrote, “This needs to be hammered by the other candidates – old AGE is as much an issue for Trump as it is for Biden.”
Age Discrimination
Another user added, “Sounds to me like age discrimination. This is America, Jack, land of the Free, home of the Brave. A person is allowed to go as far as they want and their abilities take them regardless of age.”
Trump Is Still Sharp
A third user commented, “Trump is still sharp as a tack. He is the person best equipped to sort out the DC and international messes and place things back in order.”
Should Not Based on the Person’s Age
Another added, “A person for any position should be evaluated on the basis of mental and physical condition and competence of the person to do the job not based on the person’s age which only is a number.”
“He’s Fine. This Is Fine”: Biden’s Stage Exit Struggle Fuels Cognitive Decline Debate; Administration Defends Leadership Amid Growing Concerns
Joe Biden’s speech in Philadelphia on July 20th caught the attention of many when a video clip surfaced showing him appearing confused and struggling to find the exit after finishing his address. “He’s Fine. This Is Fine”: Biden’s Stage Exit Struggle Fuels Cognitive Decline Debate; Administration Defends Leadership Amid Growing Concerns
Trump’s No-Show Backfires: GOP Candidates Skyrocket in Post-Showdown Poll – Who’s Leading the Charge?
Following the inaugural Republican presidential primary debate last Wednesday, a recent poll indicates that three candidates have experienced an uptick in their levels of support. The debate featured eight candidates, excluding Donald Trump, who opted out of participating due to his prominent position. Trump’s No-Show Backfires: GOP Candidates Skyrocket in Post-Showdown Poll – Who’s Leading the Charge?
Tucker Carlson Drops Bombshell Allegations: Obama’s Crack Habit and Secret Gay Affairs Revealed, Predicts U.S.-Russia War
Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host, made a series of controversial allegations about Barack Obama’s past. He claims the media intentionally overlooked these stories during the run-up to the 2008 presidential election. Tucker Carlson Drops Bombshell Allegations: Obama’s Crack Habit and Secret Gay Affairs Revealed, Predicts U.S.-Russia War
“Trump Has No Idea How the Government Works”: Declares He Won’t Have Any Choice but to “Lock People Up” if He Wins the 2024 Election
In a recent interview with radio show host Glenn Beck on August 29, former President Donald Trump made headlines again with his comments about potential legal action if he secures victory in the 2024 presidential election. “Trump Has No Idea How the Government Works”: Declares He Won’t Have Any Choice but to “Lock People Up” if He Wins the 2024 Election
“They’re Afraid of Donald Trump” – Chris Christie Labels Trump a ‘Criminal’ and Says His Republican Backing Is Fear Driven
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie did not hold back when discussing his political rival, Donald Trump, during a recent appearance on Face the Nation. “They’re Afraid of Donald Trump” – Chris Christie Labels Trump a ‘Criminal’ and Says His Republican Backing Is Fear Driven
The post Geriatric Presidential Contenders: Tucker Carlson and Dave Portnoy Weigh In on Trump and Biden’s Candidacies first appeared on Mama Say What?!
Featured Image Credit: Shutterstock / Aleksandr Dyskin. The people shown in the images are for illustrative purposes only, not the actual people featured in the story.
