Despite polls showing President Trump losing among voters aged 65 and older by more than 20 points, the president tweeted a photoshopped image of Joe Biden as a nursing home resident.

Save to FavoritesDespite polls showing President Trump losing among voters aged 65 and older by more than 20 points, the president tweeted a photoshopped image of Joe Biden as a nursing home resident.

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