Kathrine Frich
Two clinical psychologists, Dr. John Gartner and Dr. Harry Segal, have publicly raised concerns about Donald Trump’s cognitive health.
Two clinical psychologists, Dr. John Gartner and Dr. Harry Segal, have publicly raised concerns about Donald Trump’s cognitive health.
Psychologists Sound Alarm Over Cognitive Decline
They argue the former president is showing clear signs of early-stage dementia.
Their comments were made during a recent episode of their program Shrinking Trump, according to Daily Star.
Signs of Confabulation Identified
Dr. Segal pointed to a specific two-minute clip of Trump “confabulating.”
Confabulation involves filling in memory gaps with made-up or misremembered details.
He says Trump increasingly blurs fact and fiction when retelling events.
Statue Story Raises Red Flags
Trump recently recounted a story about stopping protesters from tearing down statues of Lincoln and Jefferson.
He claimed he signed legislation to stop the events, presenting it as if he acted in real-time.
The psychologists noted the events never happened the way he described.
‘Dreamlike’ and Detached from Reality
According to Dr. Segal, Trump’s speech about the statue incident had a “dreamlike” quality.
He said the story seemed fabricated from fragments of memory and imagination.
This storytelling style, they claim, is another early dementia indicator.
Experts Challenge Trump’s Version of Events
Dr. Segal corrected Trump’s claims, noting the supposed law was actually an executive order from his first term.
There was never any real threat to the Jefferson or Lincoln memorials.
He said that Trump described a fantasy as fact, presenting it as a recent personal experience.
Conflicting Medical Reports
Despite these concerns, Trump’s official medical exam in April declared him to be in “excellent cognitive and physical health.”
His doctor, Captain Sean Barbabella, confirmed he was fit to serve.
Trump himself boasted of achieving a “perfect score” on his cognitive test.
