Donald Trump's increasingly bizarre public appearances have once again raised questions about his mental acuity, experts say. The president, 79, has exhibited odd behavior at campaign events, interviews, and press conferences, often drifting off topic and misremembering simple facts.
During a recent cabinet meeting, Trump spent 15 minutes talking about decorating. On his trip to the UK, he abruptly switched from discussing immigration to ranting about windmills, claiming without evidence that they drive whales 'loco' and kill birds. Harry Segal, a senior lecturer at Cornell University, described this as 'digressing without thinking.'
Democrats have begun to question Trump's fitness more aggressively. Asked about the famine in Gaza, Trump seemed unable to recall US aid, claiming the US gave $60m 'two weeks ago' and that no other country contributed. However, the UK and EU have provided significant aid, and no record of the claimed $60m donation exists.
Segal noted another characteristic of Trump's behavior is confabulation, where he adds fabricated details to real events. In July, Trump claimed his uncle taught the Unabomber at MIT, a statement with no basis in fact.
