During a discussion on her SiriusXM show, “The Megyn Kelly Show,” renowned journalist Megyn Kelly raised a provocative point about the potential faceoff between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden in the 2024 election. Kelly contemplated the possibility that both candidates might not make it to election day due to their advanced age, suggesting that they could “both die” before the election takes place.
The conversation unfolded as Kelly engaged in a dialogue with journalists Emily Jashinsky and Eliana Johnson, focusing on the expanding field of Republican candidates for the upcoming election. The discussion commenced with Senator Tim Scott’s recent announcement of his candidacy, prompting Jashinsky to speculate on Scott’s chances if Trump were not in the race.
Jashinsky proposed the scenario where Trump might withdraw from the contest due to unforeseen circumstances, leaving Scott as a prominent candidate ready to seize the opportunity. However, Jashinsky expressed some skepticism about this prospect.
It was at this point that Kelly interjected with her candid observation, highlighting a potential reason why Trump might not be on the ballot. She bluntly pointed out that given the advanced age of both Trump and Biden, there is a real possibility that either of them might not survive until election day, let alone complete a full term. Kelly emphasized the importance of considering this factor when assessing presidential candidates who are in their 80s.
“Maybe Donald Trump has to drop out for someone unforeseen reason, and then Tim Scott will be there waiting in the wings again. I’m skeptical of that. But that is their idea of where things could go,” she said.
You know what’s crazy is if it winds up being Trump, Biden in the contest, forgive me, but they could both die,” Kelly said bluntly. “Like, they’re old enough that one might not make it to the actual election day, never mind through a first term, or in Biden’s case a second. I mean, this is something we actually have to factor in when you have presidential candidates who are around 80 years old.”
The remark by Megyn Kelly underscores the unique dynamics and considerations surrounding the 2024 presidential race. The age of the candidates, particularly Trump and Biden, is undeniably a pertinent aspect of the upcoming election. As the political landscape evolves and the field of candidates takes shape, discussions surrounding the potential health and longevity of the contenders will inevitably emerge, generating both speculation and contemplation about the future of the race.
