World’s oldest leaders

If he wins reelection, Joe Biden would be 86 at the end of his second presidential term. That would put him in a select group of world leaders over the age of 80. Host Marco Werman looks at some notably mature presidents, premiers and kings, and how their advanced age has impacted their leadership.

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