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Donald Trump slurring words at rally raises questions

As an observer of the political landscape, something that has always concerned me about former President Donald Trump is his undeniable degradation in physical and mental health over the years. This was evident during his presidency and, if anything, it has only gotten worse since then. The recent viral video of Trump slurring his words during a rally indeed raises many questions about his wellbeing and his capacity to fulfill any future leadership roles.

Trump supporters, on the other hand, seem to prefer turning a blind eye to this issue, even in the face of clear deterioration. His followers still laud his actions and behavior, calling them strokes of genius no matter how questionable they may seem.… Continue reading

Trump appears to mix up Pelosi, Haley while speaking about Jan. 6

As I watched the latest debacle unfold, I couldn’t help but think – how has it come to this? Former president Donald Trump speaking publicly and appearing to confuse the roles of two prominent women politicians – he suggested Nikki Haley was in charge on January 6, the day the U.S Capitol was stormed; a responsibility that fell under Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s purview. The cognitive decline seemingly implied by this mix-up is deeply concerning, bordering on alarming as it perhaps signifies the initial stages of degeneration.

One cannot simply brush off such glaring errors, especially when they come from someone who once occupied the highest office in the nation.… Continue reading