I do not believe that Trump's age was a problem while Biden was the anticipated nominee. Now, I think, it is a HUGE problem. Voters, especially young voters, now have a choice as to whether or not they want some un-hip, fat, orange, unrelatable old fart in the White House. Can I get a "Hell No!"?
A basic aspect off covering up atrocities is assassinating journalists whose jobs are to investigate and report. Totalitarian Behavior 101.