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Trump's Cognitive Decline Sparks Urgent Media Accountability Call

7/20/2025

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MSNBC columnist Michael A. Cohen raises alarms about President Donald Trump's cognitive decline, pointing to his bizarre claims about his uncle and the Unabomber, alongside confusion regarding his own administration. He condemns the media's selective scrutiny, urging for a more balanced approach to accountability in reporting on mental fitness for both leaders.

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MSNBC columnist Michael A. Cohen raises alarms about President Donald Trump's cognitive decline, pointing to his bizarre claims about his uncle and the Unabomber, alongside confusion regarding his own administration. He condemns the media's selective scrutiny, urging for a more balanced approach to accountability in reporting on mental fitness for both leaders.