Overview

• MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell questioned President Trump's mental fitness after he failed to affirm his duty to uphold the Constitution, suggesting possible cognitive decline.
• White House Communications Director Steven Cheung responded by accusing O'Donnell of suffering from 'Trump Derangement Syndrome,' claiming it has 'rotted his brain.'
• Cheung defended Trump’s cognitive health, citing his past performance on a cognitive test, and criticized Joe Biden’s team for allegedly avoiding similar evaluations.
• Joanna Coles of The Daily Beast mocked Cheung’s repetitive use of the 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' insult, suggesting he 'buy a thesaurus' to diversify his rhetoric.
• The clash underscores the broader politicization of presidential cognitive health as both Trump and Biden face scrutiny over their mental fitness.