Bill Clinton, the only president from the 20th century, is currently 78 years old. He served as the 42nd president of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Since leaving office, Clinton has been actively involved in various charitable organizations. He has also continued to play a role in politics, regularly speaking at Democratic National Conventions. Notably, he campaigned extensively for his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, during the 2008 and 2016 presidential elections.
During a State Funeral for former President George H.W. Bush at the Washington National Cathedral on December 5, 2018, President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former President Jimmy Carter, and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter were all in attendance.
George W. Bush, who served as the 43rd president of the United States from 2001 to 2009, is also currently 78 years old. Since leaving office, Bush has chosen to lead a more private life in his home state of Texas. He has pursued a passion for painting, even publishing a book featuring portraits of immigrants. Additionally, he actively supported his brother, Jeb Bush, during his 2016 presidential campaign and engaged in a public discussion with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in 2022.
Barack Obama, the youngest living former president at 63 years old, has remained an influential figure in American politics. He has been vocal in his criticisms of President-elect Donald Trump and endorsed his former Vice President, Joe Biden, during the 2020 presidential campaign. Obama has also been actively campaigning for Democratic candidates in various states leading up to the 2022 midterm elections.
Donald Trump, now the oldest living former president at 78 years old, is only 22 days older than George W. Bush. Trump secured victory in the 2024 general election and is set to return to office on January 20, 2025, following President Biden’s term. In 2019, former President Jimmy Carter raised concerns about Trump’s election, suggesting that Russian interference played a role in his victory. Trump, in response, criticized Carter’s presidency.
