Trump wants to hire a CEO his age, but there are few older executives.

Donald Trump, who turned 78 in June, is vying to become the oldest person in U.S. history to be elected president if he wins in November. The issue of age and fitness for office has been a point of contention this political season, with questions arising about whether Trump, or any candidate for that matter, can effectively lead the nation in their older years.

In a recent interview, Trump was asked if he would hire a CEO his own age, to which he responded affirmatively with some exceptions. He made it clear that he wouldn’t hire his former presidential rival, President Joe Biden, who is 81 years old. Trump stated, “I know many people in their 80s. I know guys in their 80s that won’t leave the company, like family companies where they don’t want the kids to take over because they’re much more competent than their kids.”

However, when looking at the landscape of CEOs in large U.S. companies, there are only a handful who are as old or older than Trump. Among the Fortune 500 companies, which are the 500 largest U.S. companies based on their total revenue, there are just six CEOs who fall into this category. These include the likes of Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at 94, Roger Penske, CEO of Penske Automotive at 87, and others such as Robert Greenberg, Albert Nahmad, Seifi Ghasemi, and A.J. Teague.

Statistics show that most CEOs of publicly traded companies are in their 50s, accounting for about half of all chief executives. Only around 14% of CEOs are over 60 years old, highlighting that age diversity is a key factor in corporate leadership.

Despite concerns about his age and ability to serve as president, Trump has chosen not to disclose new details about his physical or mental well-being, which is a break from the longstanding tradition of presidential nominees releasing their health records. In comparison, Vice President Kamala Harris recently released her records, with her physician confirming her excellent health and fitness for the role.

While there is no strict requirement for candidates to disclose their health data, the voluntary release of medical records has been customary due to the demanding nature of the presidency, especially when age is a point of contention.

It is worth noting that an increasing number of Americans are choosing to work past the age of 75, becoming one of the fastest-growing groups of workers. Data from the Labor Department indicates that in 2022, about 1 in 12 individuals over 75 years old were still part of the workforce, a significant rise from previous decades.

While some older workers continue to work because they enjoy their jobs and don’t see a reason to retire, many others are forced to work past retirement age due to financial constraints. This, however, is not the case for Trump, who boasts an estimated net worth of $5.6 billion.