‘Physically And Mentally I Feel Like 50 Years Ago’: Trump On Approaching 80th Birthday

Last Updated:February 05, 2026, 09:29 IST

Donald Trump also spoke about assassination attempts, stating he cannot let fear dominate.

File photo of Donald Trump. (AFP)

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he feels “physically and mentally" the same as he did “50 years ago" as he responded to a journalist’s question about age and endurance, ahead of his 80th birthday on June 14.

Asked how he feels now compared with when he first ran for office a decade ago, Trump said he feels “great" and much the same as he did years earlier. He acknowledged that a time may come when that changes, but added, “that time hasn’t come yet."

During the interaction, Trump was also asked about surviving assassination attempts and whether he worries about his safety. He said the concern exists, but cannot be allowed to dominate his thinking. “Yes. I worry about it, but you have to put it out of your mind, otherwise you wouldn’t be able to do your job," the President said.

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