Former Republican Sen. Mitt Romney says he believes individuals aged 80 and older should not be “running the world” or “running the country.” In a new interview released Wednesday, Romney, who is set to turn 80 next year, made the comments while addressing broader voter sentiment favoring a younger generation of political leaders. He told the Deseret News that he supports growing calls from voters for leadership that he argues is more reflective of younger age groups.
Romney’s remarks are presented as part of a discussion about age and leadership in U.S. politics and come as he weighs potential future political involvement. The coverage includes references to research Romney cited in making his point, though the specific findings are not detailed in the provided summaries. Overall, the reporting indicates Romney does not endorse the idea of the oldest age bracket holding top national leadership roles, emphasizing the need for fresh leadership rather than continued tenure at advanced ages.
