Gerontocracy:
1. A state, society, or group governed by old people.
‘It’s no surprise that American media organizations are gerontocracies.’
1.1 [mass noun] Government based on rule by old people.
‘We have to admit that stubborn gerontocracy has been a major obstacle to reforming politics due to the aged politicians’ obstinacy and narrow-mindedness.’
Noted in “Reality Ends The Reality Show,” Andrew Sullivan’s mail response section, The Weekly Dish:
It’s a mixed bag with both experience and inevitable slowing down – and I have no problem with older leaders in general. But America is in danger of becoming a gerontocracy at the very top. After chastising me for calling Hunter Biden’s corruption “sleaze”, a reader thinks his cocaine problem actually provided a good moment for his father: “To me, admitting one of your kids had a drug problem, worked hard to get past it, and that you’re super proud of him is something that can resonate with many Americans, especially those touched by the opioid crisis.” I agree. In fact, I think Trump’s dismissal of addiction hurt him badly.
