President Donald Trump’s recent public appearances have reignited debate over his mental fitness, as critics cite increasingly erratic remarks and rambling speeches. During a donor event at the White House last week, Trump, 79, veered between discussing his Middle East trip and his new ballroom project, repeatedly losing his train of thought and making contradictory statements.
The president’s unscripted comments — from claiming “zero people came in illegally” to telling unrelated stories about windmills, whales, and décor — have led some officials and observers to question his cognitive health. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker recently called for invoking Section 4 of the 25th Amendment, which allows a president’s removal if deemed unable to perform duties.
However, experts say such an action is unlikely. “It’s really hard to get rid of a president between elections,” said constitutional scholar Brian Kalt of Michigan State University. The process requires Vice President JD Vance and a majority of the Cabinet to declare Trump incapacitated, followed by a two-thirds congressional vote.
Despite growing concerns, Republican leaders continue to defend Trump, with House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissing mental health questions as partisan attacks. The White House insists Trump’s “mental sharpness is second to none.”
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