Pete Buttigieg Says Trump’s Age, Not Harris’s, Worries Voters
By Jake Beardslee ·
July 28, 2024
In a recent appearance on "Fox News Sunday," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg shifted attention from concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris to former President Donald Trump's age and mental acuity. As the presidential race heats up, Buttigieg suggested that voters are now more concerned about Trump's fitness for office, given the significant age gap between him and his opponent. Cody Scanlan/Holland Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK
When pressed about criticism of Harris's silence regarding President Biden's age and mental wellness before his campaign exit, Buttigieg countered, "I'm pretty sure voters are worried about the age and acuity of President Trump compared to Kamala Harris, who represents being a generation younger." Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK
Buttigieg added, "And how could anybody not watch the stuff he's saying, the rambling on the trail, and not be just a little bit concerned?" Robert Scheer/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK
Buttigieg praised Biden's decision to withdraw from the race, arguing that Republicans are now burdened with an aging candidate in Trump. The White House / Wikimedia
He contrasted the Democrats' approach with what he perceives as the Republican Party's unwavering support for Trump, stating, "We've also seen the fact that [Biden is] 10 years older than he was 10 years ago, but unlike Republicans, who in Trump's personality cult take a look at Donald Trump and say he's perfectly fine." Reid Glenn / USA TODAY NETWORK
The Transportation Secretary highlighted recent incidents that he believes raise questions about Trump's mental state, including apparent confusion between political figures and unusual statements. Reid Glenn / USA TODAY NETWORK
Buttigieg remarked, "They say [Trump is] as strong as an ox and leaps tall buildings in a single bound. We don't have that kind of warped reality on our side." Jack Gruber, Jack Gruber / USA TODAY NETWORK
As a prominent surrogate for Harris's campaign, Buttigieg is rumored to be under consideration for the vice presidential role. Jack Gruber-USA TODAY
Meanwhile, the Democratic Party has swiftly rallied behind Harris, whose campaign has already secured enough delegates to virtually guarantee the party's nomination. Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK
With no challengers in sight, Harris's campaign has been breaking fundraising records as it works to overcome its late start in the race. Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK
