As we near 250 years of the United States of America’s independence, it’s worth more closely examining the presidency itself as an institution. 45 men have served in 47 presidencies since the office was established in 1789, with Grover Cleveland and Donald Trump having the only non-consecutive terms. However, despite Article Two of the US Constitution stating that the minimum age for a president to take office is only 35 years old, the median age has actually leaned closer to 55. While figures like Zohran Mamdani have contributed to an influx of younger thought in public office, the top brass remains in that upper age group. In honor of our incumbent POTUS reaching a milestone in his presidency (and a major birthday), plus ahead of the country’s major anniversary, we’re looking back at the oldest American Presidents to assume office… © Getty Images Donald Trump At 78 years and 220 days, with his inauguration for a second time on January 20, 2025, Trump is currently the oldest president in American history to take office. He …