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Psychologist Calls 80-Year-Old President Trump Psychopathic, Urges 25th Amendment
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Psychologist’s Assessment and Call for Action
Dr. Vincent Greenwood, director of the Washington Center for Cognitive Therapy, argues that President Donald Trump, 80, exhibits “clinical psychopathy” marked by impulsivity, remorselessness and a drive to dominate. He contends that the combination of these traits justifies invoking the 25th Amendment, which addresses a president’s inability to discharge the powers and duties of the office. Greenwood’s assessment is based on public behavior; he has not examined Trump in person, and his conclusions are not an established medical diagnosis.
Background and Context
Greenwood’s book *Puppet on a String: Trump Is Ruled by an Ominous Psychological Condition* presents a forensic-style analysis of Trump’s behavior. The psychologist’s warnings have intensified after an Oval Office incident on a Monday when Trump shouted at a reporter, misidentified Vice President JD Vance, and launched a tirade about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Greenwood warned that a Republican defeat in the upcoming midterms could provoke “frantic efforts” by Trump to protect his status, potentially leading to “serious consequences.”
Official Statements & Responses
Ingle also labeled Greenwood a “total moron” and suggested the doctor seek psychiatric help for “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
Criticism & Opposition
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former MAGA ally, called Trump’s social-media threats regarding Iran “absolute madness.” The activist group Occupy Democrats wrote on X, “This President is clearly in free fall and the continued silence of the Republican Party is a damning indictment of their entire movement.” More than 70 House and Senate lawmakers, including Rep. Jamie Raskin and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, have urged Vice President JD Vance and the Cabinet to act.
Verbatim Quotes
- “These traits are ominous—every one of them,” — Dr. Vincent Greenwood
- “This President is clearly in free fall and the continued silence of the Republican Party is a damning indictment of their entire movement,” — Occupy Democrats