Photos of Bill Clinton carrying what appeared to be a portable defibrillator have reignited concern about his health. Now 79, the former president has long battled heart problems, undergoing bypass surgery in 2004 and receiving stents in 2010.
While he’s embraced a healthier lifestyle in recent years, the sight of the device suggests his condition still demands careful monitoring.
The moment also underscores a broader reality—America’s most familiar political figures are growing older. Clinton is the same age as Donald Trump and just a few years behind President Biden, raising questions about leadership and longevity.
To some, the image was a sign of Clinton’s resilience. To others, it symbolized the aging face of U.S. politics.
