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Buzz Feed
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Buzz Feed
People Discuss If US Presidents Should Be Under 65
In the United States, the past three presidents sworn into office have a combined age of 226. There's a minimum age requirement to serve as US president (35 years old), but no maximum age requirement. On the always conversational r/AskReddit, Reddit user u/CountyOpposite7622 asked fellow Americans: Would limiting the age of the President to 65 be something you'd support? Why or why not? Here are some of the answers about a topic that is more split than you'd think: "Yes, if there is a young age limit, then an older one is justified as well." "I'd support age limits for all politicians. Asking someone to live a while in the world they create is a fair ask, in my opinion." "Politicians collecting social security have no business in Congress, the White House, etc." "Why are we letting folks who can die from a strong breeze knocking them over run the country?" "I think Americans need to ask themselves: Why are American politicians generally so old? Most of the world doesn't have maximum age limits either, yet older people in politics are much rarer elsewhere. Why?" "Mitch McConnell has been a Kentucky senator since 1985; he's had power longer than I've been alive." "Add in 20-year limits on Supreme Court and Federal judge appointments. Lifetime appointments are ridiculous. As far as an age limit on legislators, I agree for the most part, but Sanders makes me question it. He seems to grasp the moment better than many Democrats in Congress who are 30 years his junior." "There is a minimum, so a maximum makes sense. 35-70 seems reasonable. A 70-year-old running for election would finish the term at 74, maybe 75, depending on the time of their birthday, of course. Just for discussion's sake." "Considering Congress limits my profession to age 65, I'd love for that to be an age cap for ALL federal elected officials as well." "Without some sort of test for competency, it doesn't matter where you set the age limit." "Actual fossils running our government." "We've been stuck in a generational loop with presidents." "The US Constitution technically has a provision to remove a mentally incompetent president from office. It's just never been used before for a whole host of reasons. An age limit would at least help." "There is a minimum because the founders wanted life experience to be a factor. There's enough time for somebody to learn and understand how things work when it comes to people and management. I'm OK with the way things are. I like freedom, but I also appreciate having some structure within it. Let's say we eliminate the 35-year-old minimum, which would now allow a 10-year-old to be elected to the presidency. Probably not a smart move, but hopefully society isn't that silly." "I know plenty of 70-year-olds that I think would be perfectly competent to be president, and plenty of 40-year-olds I wouldn't trust to watch paint dry." "Maybe tie it in with a driver's test. If they can't be mentally or physically competent enough to make decisions while in a car, I don't want them behind the wheel of a country either." "I think 75 by election day is fair. I work in healthcare, and people over 65 should have an opportunity to be represented because they have a drastically different set of needs than people who are 55. " "I would probably say 65 when their term starts or 70 when it ends. Doing the job right is extremely stressful, and very few older folks can sustain that. I would also put caps on Congress: 75 years old at the end of their term." "100%. We need presidents who still have enough life left to actually face the consequences of their choices in office. That way they'll have incentive to do good." "Nope. The world does not need more techbro billionaires in politics. CEOs in general make awful politicians." "Use cognitive tests for metrics that matter. Do not use age solely because it's correlated with older age. Person A can be sharp as a tack at 85, person B can develop early-onset dementia at 63." "The House, Senate, Supreme Court, and president should all top out at 50, not because of any issues of mental competency. It's because you should be forced to live in the world you built after you leave office. So many octogenarian freaks are fine with passing sociopathic legislation because they're expecting to croak in the next three or four years. If it's guaranteed that you actually have to suffer the fallout of your actions for 20 or 30 years, then you might be more likely to pass legislation that won't kill all of us in 10." "No, because not all old people are senile." "Yes, and I would also pay a ham sandwich or five to see a Constitutional amendment limiting all federally elected officials to either two consecutive 4-year terms or a single 6-year term to ensure they aren't constantly campaigning." "I find it shocking how many people in the US government are over 70, at least at the higher level. I actually supported Biden for his polices, but not as a person because of his age. He was in his late 70s to mid-80s. WTF is he doing, trying to run for president again? Yeah, for sure, an age limit. I'd rather have someone who's mentally and physically alert and active enough to do the job. 65 is the retirement age, which should be the cutoff. Or like 67 or 68. Though older people can be mentally alert and aware, it's clear at that age that it goes down." "Absolutely. There is no reason we retire pilots flying commercially, and even in the military. The president is the Commander-in-Chief. 65 years old tops." "I'm not really in favor of limits like this, but also, it takes an unhinged person to, at 65, say 'I'd like to run for office,' let alone for POTUS." "No. Different people age at different rates, so it doesn't make sense to disallow someone in their mid-60s who is still sharp from being president. Also, we the people are responsible for voting for decent candidates. It's our fault that so many of us are dumbass Trump supporters." "You can't be the president if you're under 35. Nobody seems to have a problem with that. I sure don't. A 30-year window of eligibility makes pretty good sense to me. The person leading this country should be in their prime, and not someone whose mental faculties are potentially compromised by their advanced age." What do you think of a presidential age limit of 65? Comment below.
New York Post
a day ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Deion Sanders gives glimpse at mystery health issue in new video: ‘Still going through something'
Deion Sanders isn't back to his prime just yet. The Colorado head coach revealed in a video posted Sunday that he is still dealing with an unspecified health issue that has kept him mostly out of the spotlight through the offseason. 'You know I'm still going through something,' Sanders said to daughter Shelomi and son Deion Jr. in a video posted to the latter's YouTube channel. 'I ain't all the way recovered.' Advertisement 4 Deion Sanders spoke about his current health status in a YouTube video posted by Deion Jr. on Sunday. Well Off Media/YouTube 4 Sanders was seen getting plenty of activity which comes as a good sign for his health. Well Off Media/YouTube The video showed Sanders taking a dip into an ice bath, getting some shots up on a basketball court, sitting down after tennis lessons and even referencing a 1.3-mile 'run-walk' that he completed with Shelomi. 'He did good,' Shelomi said after the run-walk. Advertisement 'I'm proud,' Sanders responded. 'We're getting better, though, right?' The 57-year-old Buffaloes head coach is typically very present in the headlines and on social media, but has missed several events this offseason battling his health issue. He recently made an appearance at the Big 12 media days, where he shut down reporters when asked about specifics regarding his ailments. Advertisement 'I'm already back,' Sanders told ESPN. 'I'm here today. I'm handling my responsibilities. So I look forward to it. I can't wait. You've got to understand, some of the young [players] I haven't even met yet. I'm so excited about that. '[The] Athletic, sometimes y'all be on that bulljunk,' Sanders said. 'So, I'm really not going to tell you much. You know that. But I'm not here to talk to you about my health; I'm here to talk about my team.' 4 Sanders spoke at Big 12 Media Days about two weeks ago but did not provide health updates. AP Before his appearance there, he had notably missed the wedding of his former star player and Heisman winner, Travis Hunter, a public speaking appearance and Colorado's annual youth and high school football camps. Advertisement In May, Sanders said, 'What I'm dealing with right now is at a whole other level,' and that he has lacked energy and lost 14 pounds. He later posted an update in June, saying, 'I can assure you all that everything is OKAY and will continue to be so. I'm excited to get back to Colorado to be at home with my staff, team & all associated to our program.' 4 Sanders at Colorado's spring game in April. AP Details should be coming soon, as Sanders told media personality Philip Dukes in a video from July 17 that he's 'headed back to Colorado next week,' and 'soon everybody will know the reason I haven't left this house this summer.' The Colorado coach and NFL Hall of Famer has endured health scares over the past few years, including a 2023 surgery to fix blood clots in his left leg.
New York Post
a day ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Shedeur Sanders is in tough spot in Browns' QB competition even as he shines
Shedeur Sanders is doing his part early in training camp for the Cleveland Browns, but that doesn't necessarily mean that he's gaining ground on the starting role. Multiple insiders reported Browns coach Kevin Stefanski is impressed with third-round pick Dillon Gabriel early on, adding that the Oregon rookie is picking up the offense very quickly despite a lot being thrown at him. 'Browns coaches did not ask Sanders to integrate the same volume of playbook during minicamp as his counterparts,' ESPN's Jeremy Fowler said on 'NFL Live.' Advertisement 4 Shedeur Sanders will have to impress the Browns enough to force them to cut bait with Joe Flacco or Kenny Pickett. Getty Images ESPN Cleveland aggregated the four quarterbacks' combined OTA and minicamp stats, with Sanders having by far the highest completion percentage, coming in at 77.3 percent, well above Gabriel, Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett. Fowler adds that Sanders, who fell to the fifth round in the 2025 NFL Draft after previously expecting to be a first-round pick, did not receive any first-team reps throughout Browns camp; thus, the level of competition he faced was significantly lower than that of the other three. Advertisement Sanders was 41-for-53 with nine touchdowns (most) and one interception through OTAs and minicamp. NFL media's Judy Battista noted that Stefanski has consistently valued processing speed and decision-making. 4 Kevin Stefanski has valued 'processing speed' from his rookie quarterbacks. AP Battista added that Gabriel has had more put on his plate because he has absorbed so much information thanks in part to the 24-year-old playing six years in college football for Central Florida, Oklahoma and Oregon. Advertisement Tom Pellissero adds that the Browns will almost certainly not be carrying four quarterbacks through final roster cuts, so one of Sanders and Gabriel will likely be forced to start on the practice squad or they would need to cut Flacco or Pickett. 4 Dillon Gabriel playeyd six years of college football. AP 'It will almost be like a second draft for Shedeur,' Pellissero adds if Sanders is put on the practice squad and able to be scooped up by other teams. Advertisement The most important part of the summer for the two rookie quarterbacks will undoubtedly be the preseason, where Sanders and Gabriel will get the chance to impress against other teams. 4 Dillon Gabriel gears up to throw a pass during Browns minicamp. Getty Images If that does happen, Sanders could climb up the Browns' depth chart or separate himself enough to get a chance on another team. Sanders starred for Jackson State before transferring to Colorado Boulders, where he became a polarizing figure for the school. He, alongside Heisman Trophy-winning wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter, led the Boulders to a 13-12 record under head coach Deion Sanders. Sanders put up 4,134 yards in 2024 with 37 touchdowns and 10 interceptions on a 74 percent completion rate in his second and final season in Boulder.
USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Browns QB Shedeur Sanders continues to give back to Cleveland community
In the less-than-three months since rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders arrived in Cleveland, he has already made himself a prominent figure in the local community. After a tragic explosion and fire at the Rainbow Terrance Apartments in Cleveland's Garden Valley last month that displaced 40 families, Sanders stepped up to help bring a sense of normalcy back to the community. As first reported by WEWS' Camryn Justice, Sanders hosted the Garden Valley Fun Fest on Wednesday, providing free refreshments and entertainment. Here is what Sanders shared about why he decided to get involved: Since being selected by the Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Sanders has made a habit of giving back to the Cleveland area; this week's event comes after Sanders made an appearance at a local youth football camp last month and spoke to students at a Cleveland-area high school in April. While Sanders' character was under the microscope before and after April's draft, his penchant for supporting and engaging with the city of Cleveland has painted him in an endearing light, and is a positive reflection on the Browns' signal-caller.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Colorado Buffaloes football's Shedeur Sanders lauded for something no Browns QB has done before
Cleveland Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders is already making waves in his new city. Sanders has become highly involved in the Cleveland community before taking his first NFL snap. From his work at the Garden Valley Fun Fest to his viral appearance at a KFC drive-thru, Sanders has heavily interacted with Cleveland and its residents. The Colorado Buffaloes football legend is winning many fans over after his controversial start to the summer and unprecedented NFL Draft slide. On Cleveland radio's 92.3 The Fan, former NFL receiver and Ohio native Cecil Shorts joined the show to talk about Sanders' early community impact. 'I'll be honest with you, I've never seen what Shedeur Sanders is doing this early on in a player's career,' Shorts said. 'I've never seen that before, I've never seen a rookie come into the league and before he even played a snap is already in the Garden Valley Projects … All the things he's doing (in the community). It's a special thing he's doing, that's not normal.' Shorts praised Sanders for his activism and enthusiasm as a rookie, noting the fifth-round talent's actions as more genuine than the typical actions of more experienced and accomplished athletes. 'What he's doing is he's winning the fans over, he's winning the city of Cleveland over,' Shorts said. 'To me, it's genuine. A lot of the times, guys will go after they have a Pro-Bowl season or after they make some plays in a game. You'll see them out there with their jersey on with all these Browns people around them … This is him and his crew doing it because he wants to do it. This brings hope to everybody watching.' If Sanders can grind his way to a starting role for Cleveland, he could emerge as the ultimate Browns fan favorite.
