Donald Trump is reportedly “haunted” by the fear of experiencing the same cognitive decline as his father, according to an analysis on MSNBC. Timothy L. O’Brien, senior editor at Bloomberg Opinion, noted that while Trump talks about wanting a third term—something the Constitution forbids—his health and fear of dementia are more pressing concerns.
Fred Trump, Donald’s father, died at 93 after battling Alzheimer’s and dementia but continued working until late in his illness. O’Brien observed that Trump’s speech is more slurred, his posture slouched, and his energy low, raising doubts about his enthusiasm for continuing in politics. Trump’s nephew, Fred C. Trump III, also noted signs of mental decline similar to those seen in their grandfather.
