Donald Trump has mentioned he’s in opposition to an age restrict for operating for US president however backed a competency take a look at.

The frontrunner for the Republican nomination argued a number of the best world leaders had been of their 80s.

But whereas Mr Trump didn’t suppose Joe Biden was too outdated, he mentioned the present White House incumbent was incompetent, which was “a bigger problem”.

The 77-year-old, who’s three years youthful than Mr Biden, made his feedback in an interview with NBC’s Meet The Press, which is because of air on Sunday.

Mr Trump additionally mentioned he appreciated “the concept” of getting a girl as a operating mate as he hailed Republican South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, who just lately endorsed him at a rally, as “fantastic”.

Although a favorite within the celebration race to go up in opposition to Mr Biden, he’s facing multiple legal cases over claims together with election interference, paying “hush” cash to a former porn actress and stealing categorized paperwork.

It noticed him turn out to be the primary former chief of the US in historical past to have his mugshot taken.

Believing there needs to be a competency take a look at moderately than an age cap for the highest job, Mr Trump mentioned: “You know, I took a test two years ago, three years ago.

“And because the medical doctors mentioned – and it was in entrance of medical doctors and a complete massive deal at Walter Reed (hospital), which is an unbelievable place.

“And I aced it. I get everything right. I’m all for testing. I frankly think testing would be a good thing.”

It was not an IQ take a look at, however a 10-minute screening used to guage gentle cognitive impairment or early dementia.

He added: “A lot of people say it’s not constitutional to do it. But I would be for testing, to test to make sure everyone’s just fine.

“Some of the best world leaders have been of their 80s. I’m not wherever very close to 80, by the best way.

“I don’t think Biden’s too old.

“But I believe he is incompetent, and that is an even bigger downside.”

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Mr Trump additionally confirmed he left a be aware for Mr Biden when he left the White House in January 2021- a convention for outgoing presidents.

He mentioned: “I left him a note. I think it was very – it was a nice note. I took a lot of time in thinking about it.

“I’d love him to do a terrific job, even when it was very unhealthy politically.”

Asked in the wide-ranging interview if he was “leaning towards a girl” to share the Republican ticket, Mr Trump said: “I just like the idea, however we will decide the perfect particular person.”

Governor Noem just lately backed Mr Trump at a rally within the state, fuelling hypothesis she may very well be a probable contender for his vice presidential candidate.

He mentioned: “She’s been a great governor.

“She gave me a really full-throated endorsement, a phenomenal endorsement truly. And, you already know, it has been an excellent state for me.

“And certainly she’d be one of the people I’d consider, or for something else maybe. But we have a lot of people. We have a lot of great people in the Republican Party.”