Two psychologists are warning that President Donald Trump’s frequent confusion and mounting physical issues may be pointing to something more troubling than just aging.
On their podcast Shrinking Trump, psychologists John Gartner and Harry Segal argued that the 79-year-old president is showing both physical and linguistic symptoms of what they call “early dementia.”
They first cited Trump’s recent appearance at the U.S. Open finals. Photos circulated online showed him slouched with his eyes closed—prompting speculation that he had dozed off during the match.
“You’re at the finals of the U.S. Open, a riveting performance… you’re the center of attention,” said Gartner, who spent nearly three decades teaching at Johns Hopkins University Medical School.
“So how does Trump react? Oh, he’s a