Maxine Waters Refuses To Back Age Limits For Congress In Capitol Exchange

Waters declined to directly engage on Trump’s age and instead launched into criticism of the president’s leadership

“The president of the United States is destroying our democracy,” Waters said.

Advertisement “He’s made unkept promises. ”

He is enriching himself and his family with cryptocurrency.”

Waters also accused Trump of trying to consolidate power.

“He is absolutely committed to empowering himself,” she said.

Despite her criticism, Waters said the public ultimately holds the deciding vote

“I think some people are having buyer’s remorse, and we see it in the polls,” she said.

“In the final analysis, it is the people who will finally determine that this president is dangerous and divisive. ”

Wasserman then returned directly to the age issue, asking whether there should be an age limit for the presidency

Waters again rejected the premise. “People should be evaluated and thought of in terms of what they do,” she said.

He pressed further, asking whether even a hypothetical 100-year-old “fighter” should still be allowed to serve in office.