Ronald Reagan
The 81-year-old president has a grueling schedule and there’s no evidence of cognitive decline. Compare that to the 40th president, who was fading at a much younger age.
Speaker Mike Johnson brought back the spirit of Ronald Reagan, holding his ground amidst a far-right insurgency over Ukraine aid.
Ronald Reagan was the oldest president ever to take office at the time he was elected—a record beaten by both Trump and Biden.
By declaring his support for our allies, showing compassion for victims, and making clear moral distinctions—the president was the grown-up in the room.
If they couldn’t shut down the government, they proved they could cripple the House of Representatives as a consolation prize.
You don’t need to be a war-hawk to believe America should still have a role in standing up to bullies and defending their victims.
It’s not the president’s age that’s holding him back. It’s his unwillingness to stand up and show some spine.