Bill Clinton Speaks at 2024 DNC, Highlights Democratic Job Record and Jabs at Trump

On the third day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, former President Bill Clinton took the stage, delivering a speech that highlighted Democratic job creation and took jabs at former President Donald Trump.

Clinton emphasized that 50 million jobs had been created under Democrats since the Cold War, compared to only one million under Republicans. He also poked fun at Trump's tendency to mention fictional characters in his speeches.

His appearance marked a shift in the Democratic Party's focus from triangulation and NAFTA to infrastructure spending and child tax credits. Clinton also displayed humor, quipping, "The only personal vanity that I want to assert is that I'm still younger than Donald Trump." Clinton turned 78 on Aug. 19, while Trump turned 78 in June, making Clinton younger by about two months.

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Bill Clinton's Presidential Age

According to the White House's website, Clinton served as the 42nd President from 1993-2001. He took office at 46 and left at 54.

Age in the 2024 Election Cycle

Before President Joe Biden decided not to seek reelection, age was a major talking point. Biden and Trump set records for the oldest elected president. The issue has become less pronounced since Biden's exit and Harris's nomination. Harris will turn 60 in October, while Biden turns 82 in November.

Contributing: James Powel & Victor Hagan, USA TODAY

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