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Critics Say Jim Clyburn Is Too Old. Roland Martin Says ExperienceStill Runs Congress.

2026-03-16 News & Politics
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Critics are attacking Jim Clyburn’s age. Roland Martin says they’re missing the real power dynamic in Washington. Roland Martin and his panel of guests break down the criticism surrounding Congressman Jim Clyburn seeking another term. Critics argue that Clyburn is too old to continue serving, but Roland pushes back hard, explaining that effectiveness, seniority, and institutional knowledge still matter in Congress. The conversation expands into how experience, relationships, and deep policy memory shape legislative power in Washington. Roland argues that if a leader is still sharp, mobile, and able to deliver results for constituents, age alone should not disqualify them from serving. We’ve launched our official Telegram channel. Follow for the latest videos from #RolandMartinUnfiltered & Black Star Network. No algorithms. Just updates. 👉🏾 t.me/blackstarnetwork Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjXB7nX8bL2U2sje8d212Yw/join Support #RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork 👉🏾 Use Cash App by visiting Stripe https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3ccgYyfSQ8y45kl 👉🏾 PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ [email protected] Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.

Top Comments (10)

@melaniespell4162 2026-03-16

Clyburn is my congressman and I adore him, however it is time for him to retire. We need younger Representatives fighting for sensible legislation.

146 22 replies
@djcdroid1 2026-03-16

Experienced legislators can be expert at procedure, but they need to be able to hear and help execute ideas from younger members.

133 10 replies
@skp5572 2026-03-16

The older politicians should and could’ve been mentoring, educating, guiding and leading younger minds into these positions. Don’t pass your torch but light others to be ready to step right into these positions.

87 8 replies
@jasonwhite6463 2026-03-16

Yes!!! A significant amount of the damage you can attribute to baby boomers is due to them fighting to retain power and not knowing or wanting to pass the baton.

72 4 replies
@meshac07 2026-03-16

The problem is the seniors haven't taken time to train and prepare the next generation for leadership.

58 5 replies
@BoboBear57 2026-03-16

A corporate AIPAC democrat is not for the citizens just like many politicians and news outlets...to name a few! Cylburn should have been primaried just like Schummer, Jefferies and Booker! IMO the American citizens do not need politicians who are corporate/Israel first! There should be term limits to every politicians!!!

43 2 replies
@RicardoCoulter 2026-03-16

Even Thurgood Marshall knew when it was time to stepdown!

42 1 replies
@moneymike6325 2026-03-16

That 80 plus year old person can be VALUABLE as a Powerful MENTOR from the sideline. Put these young people in the game.

41 3 replies
@gee853 2026-03-16

O.K., so Roland says! What the hell have we gained in the last ten years from these "Old Feather Heads"! We followed Uncle Jim and put Old Centrist" Joe Biden in office! We know it was an emergency! It's always a damn emergency in this country and the world! What the hell did we gain? What happened to "Build Back Better," The George Floyd Justice Reform Bill, and the John Lewis Voting Rights Bill? The problem is these damn Centrist Democrats in the House and Senate who take money from AIPAC and other Corporate Donors! Democratic Leadership in DC is old and obsolete! The days of bipartisanship are over! When it comes to the Black Agenda, bipartisanship is a leaky ship! This is coming from a 67-year-old black retiree! Let the Old folks Mentor the new Breed! It's time for them to go! They did their time and served us well! That was in the past! Sorry, Roland, you are losing this argument!

38 3 replies
@DHDivineONE 2026-03-16

Clyburn wanted Biden to Pardon Trump, which tells me hes not up for the times we are in, this is not politics as usual

34 3 replies

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