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an hour ago
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- Daily Record
Donald Trump 'may not last White House term' as advisor spots 'cognitive' issue
A political advisor has claimed that Donald Trump's time in office may be curtailed due to his 'cognitive decline', as he struggles to articulate his thoughts and communicate A Republican political strategist has hinted that US President Donald Trump may not complete his term due to potential cognitive issues. Rick Wilson, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, a political action committee, expressed his concerns on Times Radio, suggesting that Trump's behaviour indicates more than just senior moments. This comes shortly after Trump passed a psychological and physical assessment. He stated: "He is incoherent. His inability to articulate any thought or position without constant asides, constant lapses, the verbal aphasias he is experiencing at various points." This follows claims from another former presidential advisor that Trump might be suffering from syphilis. Wilson continued: "As a very close observer of Trump since 2015, I can tell you the man you're watching today is not the Trump of 2015, nor is he the Trump of 2020, he's not even the Trump of 2024," reports the Mirror US. The advisor pointed out that Trump's struggle with communication is not unusual for someone of his age. He added: "There is a decline in Trump's ability to communicate, there is a decline in Trump's ability to articulate his thoughts. This is not uncommon when people get older." Furthermore, Wilson revealed that he is not alone in his concerns about Trump's mental sharpness, as other experts, without solid proof, suspect that Trump could be suffering from dementia, according to the Irish Star. He remarked: "There are an awful lot of professionals in the world who are looking at the same set of behaviours and saying 'This is what we see in early dementia cases'... this is what we see when there is a cognitive decline. "Just circling the elephant on the cognitive test does not make Donald Trump not suffering from the ravages of age and ill health." Trump's health has been a topic of speculation, especially after concerns earlier this year about his unexpected weight loss and its possible reasons. It is noteworthy that he is the same age as Joe Biden was when Biden became president in early-2021. Furthermore, a bombshell book by Jake Tapper has fuelled discussions with assertions of Biden's health waning since entering office, overshadowing the White House's statements regarding Trump's health, despite his clean bill of health in April. Captain Sean Barbabella, his physician, issued a statement confirming Trump's health: "President Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function. "President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State."
Int'l Business Times
2 hours ago
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- Int'l Business Times
Trump's Cognitive 'Decline' Suggests He 'Might Not Make It Through Four Years,' Republican Strategist Says
A Republican strategist warned that President Donald Trump's accelerating "cognitive decline" could prevent him from completing his second term. In an interview with Times Radio, Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson claimed Trump is no longer the same political force seen during his previous campaigns, saying his speech, memory, and coherence have visibly deteriorated. "He is incoherent," Wilson said. "His inability to articulate any thought or position without constant asides, constant lapses... this is not the Trump of 2015, nor is he the Trump of 2020. He's not even the Trump of 2024." gun pixabay Wilson pointed to verbal lapses and behavioral patterns that, he says, mirror early signs of dementia. While acknowledging he's not a medical professional, he alleged many neurological experts see troubling similarities. Despite these concerns, the White House physician, Captain Sean Barbabella, issued a clean bill of health in April, stating Trump "exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health." Wilson, however, argued that Trump's age and long-standing health habits cast doubts over his ability to withstand the grueling demands of the presidency through 2029. "He's a guy who's subsisted off of McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken and well done steaks for a very long time," he said. "He is not a healthy guy." "Whether he makes it through four years is an open question," Wilson said. "Given the pace of the decline that we've seen...I think he'll be pretty much checked out by the middle of this second term." The president has consistently dismissed concerns about his health, frequently boasting about passing cognitive tests. "I don't know that he's going to ever be told by anyone, 'Sir you're not healthy, you can't do this anymore,'" Wilson said, predicting internal strife on the horizon. "But I think by the end of this, you're going to be in a civil war with the MAGAs to choose a successor." The speculation follows not only scrutiny of Trump's cognitive aptitude, but bombshell reports of former President Joe Biden's cognitive decline toward the end of his term, and of efforts taken to conceal his diminishing mental acuity from the public. Originally published on Latin Times
Metro
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Emma Watson's dad on why new Harry Potter child stars' parents should be 'scared
Emma Watson's father, Chris, has shared stark words about the pressures of childhood fame as HBO announces the leads of the Harry Potter TV remake. The reboot of the franchise (this time in TV format) is on everyone's lips after a slew of casting announcements culminated in the literary Golden Trio. Formerly played by Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma over the course of eight movies in the 2000s, the fresh cast will star Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, and Alastair Stout as Ron. The three child actors – who beat out 30,000 other children for the coveted spots – have been flung into a whole new level of stardom last experienced by Emma, Rupert and Daniel, who are all now in their 30s. In an era of social media, and with more eyes than ever on the franchise and how this controversial remake will fare, Chris reflected on how tough it was to handle the pressure during Emma's rise to fame. He told Times Radio: 'As a parent, you have to be scared. This can be a very difficult thing for a parent and child to handle, or not. While there are many upsides, nothing is perfect. 'If [parents of the new Harry Potter cast] want to talk to someone who's been through this extraordinary experience, I would be more than happy to talk to them.'Emma Watson's father, Chris Watson, knew his daughter was a star when she came on stage in a school musical. — Times Radio (@TimesRadio) May 30, 2025 'You have to recognise there are going to be a whole load of downsides, some of them you couldn't have imagined. He added that 'normal life continued as far as possible' for a way to protect her and 'it certainly helped that I don't actually watch movies. It's not a big thing in the house, and so it was easier for us to keep her feet on the ground.' Before concluding: 'If [parents of the new Harry Potter cast] want to talk to someone who's been through this extraordinary experience, I would be more than happy to talk to them.' It's no secret that becoming the most recognised young actors in the world took its toll on the original three actors with the Little Women star previously speaking about her desire to exit the franchise halfway through. During one interview, she recalled the experience as 'very foggy'. Meanwhile, Daniel has been candid about his journey with sobriety after he started drinking during the filming of the movies. The actors who have signed up for the HBO series – including Nick Frost as Hagrid, John Lithgow as Dumbledore and Paapa Essiedu as Professor Snape – are already under immense scrutiny. I'm truly concerned about what will happen to the new Harry, Ron, and Hermione, plucked from childhood and obscurity and flung into stardom. Not only will this trio of unknown actors star in what will surely become one of the most heavily scrutinised TV shows this decade, but all under the creative jurisdiction of someone who has, in my view, opposed the rights of a marginalised community. We have already seen the dangers this level of fame can create, even before the author of the series descended into Twitter troll status There are all the elements for disaster waiting to happen – and while, for me, schadenfreude is tempting given Rowling's behaviour – I'm worried that these innocent children will be the collateral damage. Not least because the author behind Harry Potter, JK Rowling, has been slammed by many for her critical views of the transgender community, prompting calls to boycott the show. In an interview with The Times, Lithgow said: 'I thought, why is this a factor at all? I wonder how JK Rowling has absorbed it. I suppose at a certain point I'll meet her and I'm curious to talk to her.' Meanwhile, Nick is remaining optimistic as he spoke about his excitement to step into the role in a recent chat. 'I've gone in to do head sculpts and have your hand stand and stuff, and they say, 'Oh, have a look at this.' And you're like, 'Wow. That's the coolest thing.' 'I love films. I've loved cinema my whole life, so to be part of that universe now and that they're showing me, like, a dancing mushroom, it's like, 'That is so cool!' he said. More Trending After the announcement of Harry, Ron and Hermione's casting, Rowling tweeted: 'All three are wonderful. I couldn't be happier.' In a statement, executive producers Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod said: 'After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione, and Ron. 'The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen. 'We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned. It's been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: British acting legend new frontrunner to play Voldemort after Harry Potter casting updates MORE: Harry Potter fans annoyed about casting detail no one's got right in 25 years MORE: Here's why fans think Arabella Stanton as new Hermione is 'perfect casting'
Economic Times
5 hours ago
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- Economic Times
'Constant lapses and verbal aphasias': Republican advisor drops a bomb on Donald Trump's mental health
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel US president Donald Trump may not complete his term due to possible mental decline, a Republican political strategist has Wilson, co-founder of the Lincoln Project political action committee, told Times Radio that Trump's recent behavior as more troubling than simple "senior moments," despite the president having recently passed a psychological and physical said, 'He is incoherent. His inability to articulate any thought or position without constant asides, constant lapses, the verbal aphasias he is experiencing at various points.'Notably earlier a former presidential advisor claimed that Trump might be suffering from who has closely observed Trump since 2015, added, 'The man you're watching today is not the Trump of 2015, nor is he the Trump of 2020, he's not even the Trump of 2024.'He noted that some decline in communication ability is not unusual with age, saying, 'There is a decline in Trump's ability to communicate, there is a decline in Trump's ability to articulate his thoughts. This is not uncommon when people get older.'Wilson also revealed that concerns about Trump's mental acuity are shared by other experts, who—though lacking concrete evidence—suspect early signs of dementia.'There are an awful lot of professionals in the world who are looking at the same set of behaviors and saying, 'This is what we see in early dementia cases... this is what we see when there is cognitive decline.''He continued, 'Just passing the cognitive test does not mean Donald Trump is not suffering from the ravages of age and ill health.'Speculation about Trump's health has been ongoing, especially after reports of sudden weight loss earlier this year. Notably, Trump is the same age Joe Biden was when Biden took office in to the discussion, a recent book by Jake Tapper highlighted claims about Biden's health reportedly deteriorating since taking office, adding complexity to the public debate over presidential the speculation, Trump's official physician, Captain Sean Conley, issued a statement in April affirming the president's health: 'President Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function. President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.'
Time of India
5 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
'Constant lapses and verbal aphasias': Republican advisor drops a bomb on Donald Trump's mental health
US president Donald Trump may not complete his term due to possible mental decline, a Republican political strategist has suggested. Rick Wilson, co-founder of the Lincoln Project political action committee, told Times Radio that Trump's recent behavior as more troubling than simple "senior moments," despite the president having recently passed a psychological and physical assessment. Wilson said, 'He is incoherent. His inability to articulate any thought or position without constant asides, constant lapses, the verbal aphasias he is experiencing at various points.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Women Over 40 Are Trying This Instead—And Loving What They See wellnesstodayonline Try Now Undo Notably earlier a former presidential advisor claimed that Trump might be suffering from syphilis. Wilson, who has closely observed Trump since 2015, added, 'The man you're watching today is not the Trump of 2015, nor is he the Trump of 2020, he's not even the Trump of 2024.' Live Events He noted that some decline in communication ability is not unusual with age, saying, 'There is a decline in Trump's ability to communicate, there is a decline in Trump's ability to articulate his thoughts. This is not uncommon when people get older.' Wilson also revealed that concerns about Trump's mental acuity are shared by other experts, who—though lacking concrete evidence—suspect early signs of dementia. 'There are an awful lot of professionals in the world who are looking at the same set of behaviors and saying, 'This is what we see in early dementia cases... this is what we see when there is cognitive decline.'' He continued, 'Just passing the cognitive test does not mean Donald Trump is not suffering from the ravages of age and ill health.' Speculation about Trump's health has been ongoing, especially after reports of sudden weight loss earlier this year. Notably, Trump is the same age Joe Biden was when Biden took office in 2021. Adding to the discussion, a recent book by Jake Tapper highlighted claims about Biden's health reportedly deteriorating since taking office, adding complexity to the public debate over presidential fitness. Despite the speculation, Trump's official physician, Captain Sean Conley, issued a statement in April affirming the president's health: 'President Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function. President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.'
