Donald Trump has sparked fresh health concerns after his latest interview with Fox News was branded "delusional" and "utterly meaningless." Speaking with presenter Trey Gowdy on Sunday night, the President made a sweeping statement while talking about the Iran War.
"They are very violent, evil people, and if they had a nuclear weapon, Israel would be gone," he declared. "If I weren't president, Israel would be gone. There would be no Israel. And there would probably be no Middle East."
Viewers react on X
A comment that left viewers in disbelief, several flocked to X in response. "He believes this… This level of delusional is a psychiatric disorder," tweeted one. "When a malignant narcissist gets dementia," quipped a second. Meanwhile, a third wondered why Trump looked "so red" in the interview, and a fourth described his remarks as "utterly meaningless" and like "the ravings of a madman."
Trump, who turned 80 in June, has repeatedly raised concerns over his physical and cognitive abilities. On numerous occasions, the President appears to have fallen asleep in major meetings, and he's also been spotted with bruising on his hands and swelling on his ankles.
Psychologist weighs in
Just last week, a psychologist suggested that Trump had exhibited a "troubling pattern" that is only "getting worse." Weighing in on the debate surrounding his health, Forensic psychologist Dr John Paul Garrison argued that the 80-year-old's "spasms and verbal glitches" appeared to be "getting worse."
Offering an analysis of the US leader's health, Garrison shared a selection of clips of Trump on YouTube, while declaring that Trump displayed "slurring" and "word-finding issues." He noted that these could be symptomatic of "significant decline," and explained that "the concerning behaviours we're seeing are in line with a variety of neurological concerns."
White House physician's assessment
While the businessman's wellbeing has been widely discussed and debated, a White House physician said in May that Trump was in "excellent health" after he headed to Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre for a checkup. "President Trump remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function," Dr Sean Barbabella wrote in a memo.
"His demanding daily schedule, including multiple high-level meetings, public engagements, and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall wellbeing. Cognitive and physical performance are excellent. He is fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State."
