Overview
- Mary Trump, a clinical psychologist and longtime critic, wrote that the president most fears being seen as a “loser” and is experiencing psychological, cognitive and physical decline.
- She cited his World Economic Forum speech in Davos and other recent appearances as evidence that he is unfit to lead.
- The White House rejected claims of medical decline and said a photographed hand bruise in Davos resulted from bumping the corner of a signing table.
- Trump said on Truth Social that White House doctors report he is in “perfect health” and that he has again “aced” a cognitive exam.
- NBC medical analyst Dr. Vin Gupta said he observes a worsening trend suggestive of cognitive decline but emphasized he lacks access to medical records, and some Democrats renewed calls to consider the 25th Amendment.