Overview
- Dr. John Gartner told The Daily Beast Podcast that Trump lashes out at reporting on his health because, in his view, the president believes he is hiding problems and must project strength.
- Gartner cited public observations he interprets as neurological signs, pointing to difficulties using Trump's right side during a coin toss and a salute, as well as apparent facial drooping during sleep.
- He argued that some behaviors are involuntary and said the president's psychomotor performance appears to be worsening, characterizing this as an Achilles heel.
- In a separate claim reported by Alternet, Gartner said Trump shows clinical signs of dementia and suggested growing paranoia about losing power, invoking references to the 25th Amendment.
- Trump has rejected such characterizations, attacking The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times over their coverage, declaring on Truth Social that he has aced multiple cognitive exams, and urging an investigation of the Times.