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Psychologist Warns Trump Shows Dementia Signs, Risking Nuclear Decisions

6/16/2026

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Clinical psychologist Dr. John Gartner warns that President Donald Trump shows accelerating signs of frontotemporal dementia despite an official medical clearance.
Dr. John Gartner says President Donald Trump’s judgment decline stems from chronic stress, sleep loss, and a possible recent stroke.
Aides report President Donald Trump closes his eyes and nods off in meetings, prompting Dr. John Gartner to warn that his mental decline could push reckless nuclear decisions.

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Clinical psychologist Dr. John Gartner warns that President Donald Trump shows accelerating signs of frontotemporal dementia despite an official medical clearance.
Dr. John Gartner says President Donald Trump’s judgment decline stems from chronic stress, sleep loss, and a possible recent stroke.
Aides report President Donald Trump closes his eyes and nods off in meetings, prompting Dr. John Gartner to warn that his mental decline could push reckless nuclear decisions.