Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, has always been known to dislike his own birthdays, and his 78th birthday was no different. Despite attempts by his supporters to sing “Happy Birthday” to him at a rally in Las Vegas, Trump expressed his discomfort with the attention that comes with birthdays. He is currently campaigning for another term in office, which would make him the oldest president in American history. Both Trump and his opponent, Joe Biden, are attempting to downplay their age while highlighting their opponent’s perceived weaknesses.
In the past, Trump used to enjoy throwing lavish birthday parties to celebrate the occasion. However, his 78th birthday celebration was a more subdued affair, organized by a group of supporters at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Despite the lack of mermaids or celebrities, Trump seemed pleased to be surrounded by his loyal followers, some of whom paid a general admission fee of $25 to attend the event. Trump reminisced about his past birthday celebrations while addressing the crowd and expressed gratitude for their loyalty.
During the birthday celebration, Trump also delved into some political topics, revealing previously undisclosed details about ordering a drone strike on Iran’s top security commander and expressing disappointment with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His comments were met with support from the crowd, which included his only living sibling, Elizabeth Trump, and politicians like Marco Rubio and Kellyanne Conway. The event was also attended by a 101-year-old World War II veteran, whom Trump praised as looking better than Joe Biden.
Before his 78th birthday celebration, Trump had been treated to a surprise party by Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill. House Republicans sang to him and presented him with a vanilla-frosted cake adorned with “45” and “47” candles, possibly hinting at his aspiration to become the 47th President of the United States. These gestures of support were a testament to Trump’s enduring popularity within the Republican Party, despite some fractures in loyalty.
As Trump addresses his age and mortality, he reflects on his family background and the longevity of his parents. He expresses hope that he will also live a long and happy life, much like his parents did. Despite his reservations about his own birthdays, Trump seems to appreciate the support shown by his followers and political allies during his 78th birthday celebration. As he continues his political campaign and faces off against Biden, his age and experience may become defining factors in the 2020 presidential election.
