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Trump Dismisses Health Concerns Amid Cognitive Speculation

2/1/2026

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Trump Defends Health

U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview that he is in good health and disputed concerns about cognitive decline.
He blanked on the term "Alzheimer's" during the talk, fueling speculation about his mental fitness.
Trump said he feels as good as decades ago and dismissed rumors he dozes in meetings, attributing it to boredom.
He defended a high aspirin dosage and said five hours of sleep is enough.

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Trump's Controversial Remarks

U.S. President Donald Trump attended the Melania Trump documentary premiere and praised Slovenia without naming it, prompting critics to question his memory.
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) faced a liquid spray attack at a Minneapolis town hall, linking it to Trump's rhetoric and saying his obsession with her has increased threats.
Trump dismissed the incident as staged by Omar, underscoring broader tensions over his conduct and questions about his mental fitness.

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Trump Defends Health

U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview that he is in good health and disputed concerns about cognitive decline.
He blanked on the term "Alzheimer's" during the talk, fueling speculation about his mental fitness.
Trump said he feels as good as decades ago and dismissed rumors he dozes in meetings, attributing it to boredom.
He defended a high aspirin dosage and said five hours of sleep is enough.

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