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Joe Biden Too Old? Ask Malaysians Who Loved Their 92-Year-Old Prime Minister!

Joe Biden's age debate got nothing on Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad, who was PM at 92! 🧓✨

When it comes to age and politics, Americans are divided on whether Joe Biden, at 80, is too old to be president. But, if you ask some Malaysians, they'll probably laugh and point to their own former leader, Mahathir Mohamad, who took office again at the sprightly age of 92! In Malaysia, age is nothing but a number when it comes to political leadership.

Mahathir Mohamad, often referred to as the world's oldest head of government, served as Malaysia's prime minister not once but twice. His first stint spanned from 1981 to 2003, and his second astonishingly from 2018 to 2020, proving that he's got more political stamina than many leaders half his age. Malaysians see his extended service as a testament to experience and wisdom, rather than a hindrance.

Meanwhile, in the United States, President Joe Biden's age has been a hot topic of debate. Some eagerly watch every step he takes, fearing it might be his last, while others trust in his decades of experience and see no issue. But when you hold up Biden next to Mahathir's 92, suddenly 80 seems almost youthful! One might say, if Mahathir can rock the top job in his 90s, Biden should be just fine cruising through his 80s.

What makes this even more interesting is that Mahathir's later term was marked by some significant achievements. During his last round as prime minister, he led efforts to clean up government corruption, improved relationships with foreign nations, and worked on various innovative policies. Could it be that wisdom actually ripens with age? Maybe it’s not about whether Joe Biden is too old, but rather whether he's reached his peak political prowess. So next time someone brings up Biden's age, just say, 'He’s got 12 more years to catch up with Mahathir!'

Ending with a fun fact, Joe Biden isn't even close to being the oldest sitting head of state globally. That title currently belongs to Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned until her death at 96. So, next time America worries about the age of its leaders, they might just want to look at the global scene for some perspective.