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Trump's 'Think Tanks' Gaffe Raises New Health Concerns

7/23/2025

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During a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 22, 2025, President Donald Trump bewildered attendees by referring to "think tanks" as actual tanks for thinking. This gaffe ignited laughter and raised fresh alarms about his cognitive health, with experts pointing to troubling signs of mental decline and dementia.

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During a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 22, 2025, President Donald Trump bewildered attendees by referring to "think tanks" as actual tanks for thinking. This gaffe ignited laughter and raised fresh alarms about his cognitive health, with experts pointing to troubling signs of mental decline and dementia.