Donald Trump’s 78th birthday was marked by pointed jabs from the Biden campaign, which released a list of 78 “accomplishments” highlighting the former US president’s legal woes and controversial moments from his term.
This included his recent felony convictions in New York, business struggles, handling of the Charlottesville rally, and calls for the death penalty for the Central Park Five.
Biden campaign spokesperson James Singer described Trump as a “crook, a failure, a fraud, and a threat to our democracy.” “On behalf of America, our early gift for your 79th: Making sure you are never President again,” he was quoted as saying by The Hill newspaper.
Trump celebrated his birthday at a Club 47 USA event in Florida’s Palm Beach County Convention Center, hosted by a group describing itself as the largest club of Trump supporters in the country. Age has emerged as a focal point in the upcoming election, with Biden, at 81, and Trump representing the oldest major party candidates to face off.
Biden on Friday said he agreed there are nuances to the age question. “Happy 78th birthday, Donald. Take it from one old guy to another: Age is just a number,” he posted on X. “This election, however, is a choice.” Polling indicates age is a greater concern for Biden among voters despite their similar ages. A recent CBS News/YouGov poll showed 50 percent of voters believe Trump has the mental and cognitive health to serve as president, compared to 35 percent for Biden.
Trump has largely avoided attacking Biden’s age directly, asserting that mental sharpness is not solely age-dependent. Instead, he has criticized Biden as “incompetent” and the worst president in history, highlighting instances where Biden appeared confused or stumbled over words.
During a Las Vegas rally, when greeted with birthday wishes, Trump joked, “Don’t tell me that. … I don’t want to hear that; I don’t want to hear it.” Despite the festive atmosphere, Trump quipped, “There’s a certain point at which you don’t want to hear ‘Happy Birthday.’ You just wanna pretend the day doesn’t exist.”
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