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Trump's Mental Decline Sparks Concerns Among Supporters

4/15/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is described by biographer Michael Wolff on a podcast as showing signs of a decline in mental acuity.
Wolff attributes this decline to pressures including the ongoing war and economic issues.
He notes Trump has threatened violence and shared conspiracy theories, raising alarms about stability.
Wolff says even Trump's supporters, including prominent figures, have acknowledged troubling behavior.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is described by biographer Michael Wolff on a podcast as showing signs of a decline in mental acuity.
Wolff attributes this decline to pressures including the ongoing war and economic issues.
He notes Trump has threatened violence and shared conspiracy theories, raising alarms about stability.
Wolff says even Trump's supporters, including prominent figures, have acknowledged troubling behavior.