How old is President Joe Biden?

Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden faced off on Thursday night during the first presidential debate of the 2024 race for the White House.

The CNN Presidential Debate marks the first time the two men had formally sparred since the 2020 election when Americans ultimately selected Biden over Trump. But the question of age has loomed large over both candidates.

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Biden is the oldest American president at 81, and assumed office at age 78.

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Trump was born on June 14, 1946, and is now 78 years old. If he is reelected, he will be the second-oldest president and will be the same age as Biden was when he was inaugurated.

The CNN Presidential Debate ends at 10:30 ET and can be watched on CNN and live-streamed on USA TODAY’s YouTube channel.

Kathryn Palmer is an elections fellow for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @KathrynPlmr.

This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: How old is Joe Biden, the oldest president in American history?