How old is former President Donald Trump?

7 August 2024

Following the news that Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has chosen her running mate (Minnesota governor Tim Walz), we’ve seen coverage of the US election in some UK newspapers this morning. 

However, two of the papers covering the story have incorrectly stated the age of the Republican candidate and former President, Donald Trump, on their front pages. 

The Times said Mr Trump is 74, while the Telegraph said he’s 77. Mr Trump was born on 14 June 1946—meaning he’s now 78 years old. 

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