Kathrine Frich
Trump’s behavior isn’t a new concern.
Trump’s behavior isn’t a new concern.
Concerns Mount Over Trump’s Mental State
Questions around Donald Trump’s fitness for office have intensified, with critics pointing to a series of erratic speeches and questionable claims since his return to the White House.
While focus often falls on Joe Biden’s health, some experts now argue that Trump’s mental condition deserves equal, if not greater, scrutiny.
“It’s Time to Investigate the Current President”
Retired U.S. Navy Commander Paul Mazich has called for an official assessment of Trump’s mental capacity.
He dismissed ongoing Republican attempts to investigate Biden, saying: “He’s retired. Leave him alone. Let’s focus on the one actually in office.”
Unhinged Claims Raise Eyebrows
Among Trump’s most baffling recent remarks was his claim that his late uncle, John Trump, mentored domestic terrorist Ted Kaczynski, a timeline that is impossible.
Kaczynski was arrested 11 years after John Trump died, making the statement factually absurd.
Longstanding Warnings from Experts
Trump’s behavior isn’t a new concern.
As far back as 2017, a coalition of mental health professionals sounded the alarm in a bestselling book, arguing that the former president exhibited signs of dangerous cognitive decline during his first term.
Visible Signs of Decline
Psychiatrists have pointed to changes in Trump’s speech patterns, including increased confusion, loss of verbal precision, and reduced conceptual clarity.
His bizarre non-sequiturs in policy discussions have reportedly left even some supporters uneasy.
A President Who Boasts of His Health
Despite mounting speculation, Trump continues to boast about his mental fitness.
He recently told reporters that he “aced” a cognitive test, claiming: “I got every answer right.”
Critics have questioned both the accuracy and relevance of that assertion.
Swollen Ankles, Strange Gait, and “Makeup Marks”
Photos showing swelling in Trump’s legs and unexplained skin discoloration have sparked online speculation.
While some doctors suggest circulation issues could be at play, others stress that more transparency is needed around the president’s overall health.
Mental Health Experts Go Public
A group of 50 psychiatrists and neuropsychologists recently signed a letter highlighting what they describe as a “clear pattern of deterioration.”
They cited slurred speech, decreased vocabulary, and incoherent answers in public forums as red flags.
Calls for Congressional Action
Mazich and others insist that Congress has a responsibility to act if Trump’s cognitive state is found to impact his ability to govern.
“It must be about national interest,” he said, “not political gain.”
