Dick Van Dyke, 98, is grateful he won’t be around to experience four years of the Trump administration.

Dick Van Dyke, 98, is grateful he won't be around to experience four years of the Trump administration.

November 13, 2024 04:05 PM IST

In a swipe at Donald Trump, Dick Van Dyke, who turns 99 next month, made an offensive comment about his age.

Dick Van Dyke is grateful for his age. Taking a swipe at Donald Trump, the 98-year-old actor said he is lucky that he “will not be around” for the president-elect’s second term in the White House. The veteran Hollywood actor’s comments came when he was seen walking with his 52-year-old wife Arlene Silver on Tuesday.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 07: Dick Van Dyke, winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded), attends the 76th Creative Arts Emmy Winners Walk at the Peacock Theater on September 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Amy Sussman/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images North America/AFP via Getty Images) (AFP via Getty Images)

98-year-old Dick Van Dyke takes a brutal dig at Donald Trump

During his latest visit, which came about a week after his endorsement of Kamala Harris, Van Dyke was asked by paparazzi, “Does the future look bright for America?” To which he replied, “I hope you’re right.” The Mary Poppins star was then asked if she thinks Trump is “capable of making America great again.”

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However, the legendary actor added, “Fortunately, I won’t be around to experience four years.” This is not the first time that Van Dyke has made offensive comments about his age. In September, the six-time Emmy Award winner was asked about his feelings after missing the Primetime Emmy Awards, where he was originally scheduled to appear as a presenter, candidly saying, “I’m old. “I am feeling.”

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In another example, when asked about his upcoming 99th birthday plans, the Night at the Museum actor quipped, “[I’m] Just praying I can make it,” according to the New York Post. Last week, Van Dyke gave a last-minute endorsement of the vice president in a rare social media appearance. Although he did not name Harris or his running mate Tim Walz in his video message, he wrote “vote” in the caption and tagged the Democratic candidate and his campaign.

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