Former Sen. Mitt Romney comments on whether older Americans should lead in the next presidential era, telling the Deseret News in a new interview released Wednesday that people aged 80 and above “really should not be running the world or running the country.” Romney, who is expected to turn 80 next year, frames his remarks as support for a broader push by voters for a younger generation of political leadership. According to reporting, he points to research and considerations about the effects of age on governance, but the outlets do not provide specific details of that research in the excerpts provided. The statements are discussed in the context of the 2028 election cycle, though the coverage focuses primarily on Romney’s views about age and leadership rather than announcing a formal candidacy or platform. Multiple outlets repeat the central line attributed to Romney, presenting the comments as part of his assessment of who should hold top political roles as the country moves toward the 2028 election.
Mitt Romney says people 80 and older should not lead the country in 2028
Former Sen. Mitt Romney comments on whether older Americans should lead in the next presidential era, telling the Deseret News in a new interview released Wednesday that people aged 80 and above “real...
- Mitt Romney says people aged 80 and older should not be “running the world” or “running the country.”
- Romney makes the remarks in an interview released Wednesday with the Deseret News.
- Romney is expected to turn 80 next year.
- The comments are discussed in connection with leadership going into the 2028 election cycle.
- Romney ties his view to a push for younger political leaders and references research about age and leadership, though details are not included in the provided excerpts.
Former Sen. Mitt Romney, who will turn 80 next year, indicated that he does not think individuals 80 and older should be at the helm of the nation.
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