By Ricky Dana
⚡ Aging Politicians in Congress: A Shocking Reality
As of early 2025, nearly 120 members of Congress are aged 70 or older. That includes 86 in the House and 33 in the Senate. Among them? Almost 20 octogenarians. Senator Chuck Grassley began this Congress at 91 years old. This isn’t just trivia — it’s a flashing red warning sign. Why are we letting aging politicians in Congress decide the future of a nation they won’t live long enough to face?
⚖️ Laws They Pass Today, Our Kids Pay Tomorrow
Think about it: when career politicians in their 70s, 80s, and even 90s pass sweeping laws, younger generations are stuck with the bill. Ballooning debt? Not their problem. A warming planet? They’ll be gone. Constitutional protections slipping away? It won’t touch their twilight years. But it WILL crush Missouri families for decades to come.
👴 Respect for Elders ≠ Lifetime Seats in Congress
Let’s be clear: older Americans bring wisdom, values, and experience. But Congress is not supposed to be a lifetime appointment. The problem isn’t age itself — it’s the refusal of entrenched politicians to step aside. A system where incumbents stay for decades warps democracy. It turns Congress into a club of insiders who look out for themselves, not us.
🚨 Trump at 79: A Dangerous Example
Donald Trump is now 79. Instead of stepping aside gracefully, he’s clinging to power like a monarch. That’s not democracy — that’s dictatorship-lite. His behavior should remind us all that when politicians hold on too long, they start to see themselves as untouchable. If we don’t demand fresh leadership, we’ll keep handing power to people who act like rulers, not public servants.
🌱 Fresh Leadership = A Future We Can Trust
Here’s the truth: America’s future depends on new leaders who actually live in the same reality as their constituents. We need people who know the price of gas and groceries, who struggle with student loans, who understand the pain of driving 60+ miles to find a doctor. Fresh leadership means accountability. It means lawmakers who will be here to clean up their own mess, not leave it for our kids.
🔥 The Bottom Line
With nearly 120 members of Congress over 70, the message is clear: It’s time to retire career politicians. Aging politicians in Congress may have the right to run, but voters have the right to demand change. It’s time for fresh leadership. The future belongs to us, not to a handful of insiders clinging to their seats.
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Sources:
Pew Research – Changing Age Profile of Congress
Roll Call – Congress’s Aging Leadership