MrBeast says ‘he will jump in race’ for US Presidency; Here’s the requirement he doesn’t meet – Times of India

In the midst of a crisis surrounding the candidates running for the US Presidential elections, popular content creator MrBeast took to X on Saturday, suggesting that if the age requirements for president were changed, he would “jump in the race.” His post quickly gained traction, amassing over 16 million views and nearly 400,000 likes.
At 26 years old, James S Donaldson, known as MrBeast, is currently ineligible to run for president due to the age requirement of 35 years set by the US Constitution.Amending the Constitution to allow him to run is a complex process and is improbable given the current political landscape.
MrBeast’s post follows the release of his video on June 29, in which he traveled to countries such as El Salvador and Jamaica to construct 100 houses for those in need. The video has garnered over 75 million views at the time of writing, with the top comment, “MrBeast for President,” receiving 242,000 likes.

With nearly 300 million subscribers on his English-language YouTube channel alone, MrBeast is the platform’s most subscribed content creator. His extensive reach positions him as a strong potential candidate for the presidency, should he be able to participate.

What are the age requirements?

The US Constitution outlines specific requirements for presidential candidates, which includes that the candidate must be a natural-born US citizen and at least 35 years old, among other criteria. Interestingly, being a felon is not explicitly mentioned as a disqualifying factor.
The current choices on the ballot for the November presidential elections are Joe Biden and Donald Trump, leaving many Americans feeling that they are faced with less than ideal options.