DeSantis Favors Age Limits for Presidents, Says Country Needs Leader With Energy

“I don’t think the presidency can be successfully discharged by someone that’s 80 years old,” he said.

Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition's fall banquet in Des Moines on Sept. 16, 2023. Bryon Houlgrave/AP Photo

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shared with an engaged Iowa crowd his thoughts on whether or not age restrictions should be in place for public office.

“I don’t think the presidency can be successfully discharged by someone that’s 80 years old,” he said. “This is nothing against 80-year-olds. I’m the governor of Florida, for Pete’s sake. I’ve got a lot of great 80-year-olds.”