On his first day in office he will be 70 years, 7 months and 7 days old.
He's been given the chance to leave a Legacy that is Greater than anything he could have done otherwise.
No Way I can conceive of him allowing Arrogance to interfere, with this amazing opportunity.
The 777 deal, on his age, I don't know for sure....someone said that, point being: He's Old enough to know better and to do the right thing here.
To the best of his ability anyway....to the degree that The Powers That be allow him.