Public Office Isn’t Private Property: Internet Erupts as 91-Year-Old Chuck Grassley Eyes 9th Term Ending at 101.

Public Office Isn’t Private Property: Internet Erupts as 91-Year-Old Chuck Grassley Eyes 9th Term Ending at 101.

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At 91 years old, Senator Chuck Grassley is reportedly floating the idea of running for a ninth term in Congress.

First elected in 1980, Grassley has become a fixture in American politics, but this latest move has sparked fresh debate.

If elected again, he would be 101 by the end of his term, making him the oldest senator in U.S. history.

Critics argue it’s time for generational change, while supporters praise his experience and resilience.

The news has reignited conversations about age, leadership, and the future of representation in Washington.

Is this legacy or entitlement?

Some have asked on social media, reacting to the possibility that he might run again.

Either way, Grassley’s name is back in the headlines, and the clock is ticking.

Below are some of Grassley’s positions on policies while in office:

Judicial Rubber-Stamping.

As chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Grassley fast-tracked Trump’s judicial nominees, even those with minimal qualifications.

He allegedly weakened the “blue slip” tradition, sidelining home-state senators from the process.

Legal scholars and watchdogs noted that this shift undermined bipartisan norms and reduced Senate oversight, accelerating the appointment of ideologically extreme judges with lifetime tenure.

Support for the 2017 Tax Cuts.

Grassley backed Trump’s tax overhaul, which heavily favored corporations and the wealthy.

The plan contributed to a ballooning deficit while offering limited relief to working-class families.

According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the poorest 10% of Americans lost an average of $1,200 annually due to cuts in social programs, while the wealthiest 10% gained $13,600 per year from the tax law.

The CBO also projected that the law would add $3.4 trillion to the national deficit over a decade, with minimal long-term growth impact.

Mixed Signals on Trade Tariffs

Despite proposing a bill to curb presidential tariff powers, Grassley still supported Trump’s trade war with China—hurting Iowa farmers and confusing constituents.

While the CBO estimated tariffs could reduce deficits by $4 trillion over time, they also warned of slower GDP growth, higher consumer prices, and retaliatory trade measures that disproportionately hurt agricultural states like Iowa.

Silence on Family Separation.

During Trump’s “zero tolerance” immigration policy, which led to children being separated from their families at the border, Grassley remained largely silent, drawing criticism for his lack of moral leadership, as many noted.

Human rights organizations and bipartisan lawmakers condemned the policy as inhumane.

Grassley’s absence from the debate was seen as a failure to uphold basic ethical standards in governance.

Yetunde B reports for Yeyetunde’s Blog.