“Bill Clinton, 78, jokes about Trump’s age in DNC speech
During his speech at the Democratic National Convention on August 21, 2024, former President Bill Clinton, who celebrated his 78th birthday on August 19, took a playful jab at former President Donald Trump, also 78, by highlighting their similar ages but framing himself as the younger of the two. Clinton quipped, “The only personal vanity that I want to assert is that I’m still younger than Donald Trump,” referencing their shared age but noting that he was born in August compared to Trump’s June birthdate.
Clinton’s remarks were part of a broader critique of Trump’s focus on personal grievances and crowd sizes rather than substantive policy issues. He contrasted the vision of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz with Trump’s approach, questioning whether voters wanted to build a robust economy or simply engage in a cycle of Trump’s self-centered complaints.
Clinton further criticized Trump’s tendency to dwell on personal vendettas, suggesting that Trump’s speeches often revolve around his own grievances rather than constructive policy discussion. He urged the audience to focus on Trump’s repetitive self-obsession and compared it to a singer fixated on “me, me, me” rather than addressing broader concerns.
In contrast, Clinton endorsed Harris as a leader who would prioritize collective well-being and inclusive progress, emphasizing that her presidency would be about “you, you, you, you, you” — a commitment to addressing the needs of the people.
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