Age and Health Concerns Plague American Political Leaders

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's recent fall and hospitalization has brought attention to the age and fitness of American political leaders, including President Joe Biden, who is the oldest president in history at 80 years old. Several octogenarians continue to serve in seats of power, prompting calls for term limits and mandatory mental competency tests for politicians over 75 years old. The average age of the Senate is 64 years, with the oldest member, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, at 89 years old. In the House, the average age is 57 years, with the oldest member, Rep. Grace Napolitano, at 86 years old.