WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, 79, finds himself at the center of a fresh debate over his mental acuity after a notable verbal lapse during a recent interview with New York Magazine. While attempting to dismiss concerns about his cognitive health, the President appeared unable to recall the name of the neurodegenerative disease that afflicted his father.
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“At a certain age, about 86, 87, he started getting, what do they call it?” Trump asked, gesturing to his head while looking toward his Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt.
After Leavitt provided the term “Alzheimer’s,” Trump quickly pivoted, stating, “Like an Alzheimer’s thing. Well, I don’t have it.” He went on to describe his health as “perfect” and claimed to feel the same as he did 40 years ago.
Recent “Red Flag” Moments
The verbal stumble is the latest in a series of events that have intensified scrutiny on the oldest person to ever hold the office:
- Physical Coordination: Repeated instances of stumbling while boarding Air Force One.
- Stamina Concerns: Reports of the President appearing to fall asleep during lengthy Cabinet meetings.
- Visible Symptoms: Public concern over unexplained bruising on his hands and significant swelling in his ankles.
- The “Disappearance”: A brief period where the President was out of the public eye led to such rampant online speculation that the White House had to officially confirm he was still alive.
The White House Pushback
The administration has launched a vigorous defense of the President’s fitness. Communications Director Steven Cheung described Trump’s ork ethic as “superhuman,” while Press Secretary Leavitt emphasized that his schedule frequently exhausts staff members half his age.
Trump himself has leaned into his “perfect” scores on cotive assessments, recently posting on Truth Social that he “aced” his latest exam with a 100% score—a feat he claims no other president has been willing to attempt.
Legacy and Genetics
While Trump dismisses any hereditary link to his father’s condition, medical experts often point to family history as a significant risk factor. For now, the President remains defiant, maintaining that his “stamina” and “outlook on life” exempt him from the cognitive decline critics suggest is becoming visible.
