The Senate: Where Term Limits Go to Retire | The American Spectator

When did it become acceptable for the United States Senate to be overwhelmingly dominated by individuals qualifying for Medicare and Social Security?

Our Founding Fathers were in their 20s when they built this country from scratch. John Adams was 40 years old when he helped draft the Declaration of Independence. John Hancock, 40 years old at the time, was the first signatory on the Declaration of Independence. Alexander Hamilton was 30 years old, and James Madison was 36 years old when they authored the Federalist Papers.

For most people, reaching the age of 60 marks the beginning of a new chapter in their life — retirement. The thought of taking care of grandkids begins to ruminate. Stock portfolios are rebalanced towards bonds and treasury bills. Decisions related to the deferment of social security need to be made.

Others, however — deeply invested in power, prestige, and establishment circles — aspire to carry the title of senator for life with their ultimate goal of holding their seat until the day they pass away.

As it stands today, the average age of a sitting U.S. senator is 63 years old.

For years, the average age of members of Congress has continued to rise. What was once a young man’s game has become a leviathan of Baby Boomers unwilling to relinquish control or pass on the mantle.

Of the 100 U.S. senators, 61 were born between 1946 and 1964. Over half of the nation’s senators were alive for the moon landing, the height of the Cold War, and the civil rights movement.

Most U.S. senators have been in office for decades — racking up government pensions, spending taxpayer dollars, and basking in the endless games of the establishment, always planning their next power grab.

This is unacceptable.

Between the 79th and 98th Congresses, the average age of senators was 51.7 years. The emerging trend of electing the elderly community is not consistent with the approach of our predecessors, nor was it the vision the founders of this country had in mind.

The normalization of this supposed ‘age requirement’ serves only to benefit those already in power, allowing them to protect their interests, control the narrative, and keep cashing checks.

What these incumbents don’t realize is that Americans see through it.

Americans understand what it takes to push the America First agenda, and they recognize that young minds are crucial for keeping this movement strong.

President Trump inherently knows that to preserve the Make America Great Again Movement and to persevere through the D.C. Establishment, he must mentor and train the next generation of leaders for our country.

Our vice president is 41. Our secretary of war is 45. Our secretary of state is 54 years old. These are the ages of people who will bear the fruit of their labor — who will guide the next generation of America toward strength, stability, and prosperity.

It’s not shocking to learn, then, that the average Fortune 500 CEO is 58-59 years old.

Some critics point to President Trump, noting he is 79. To those who argue this, I say — Donald Trump is an exception. I campaigned with him in the last election, traveled to Iowa 11 times, and visited Coachella, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. Comparing Senate leadership to him is like comparing a rudderless ship to a storm-tested captain — it falls on deaf ears. I have seen firsthand what he can do and how much he is willing to give this country. The same cannot be said for most who serve in Congress.

President Trump has surrounded himself with the younger generation because he knows they are the future — and, frankly, they are the only ones who can keep up with him.

I’ve said it many times before, but I will say it again for those who refuse to listen: the United States Senate is not a retirement community.

We are not fighting for ourselves; we are fighting for the next generation — the ones who will ensure this country strides toward greatness.

It is time for the next generation of America First freedom fighters to carry President Trump’s movement across the finish line — for our kids and for theirs.

Fighters like me, Wesley Hunt!

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