Trump should come clean about his all-too-obvious decline
The public is concerned. Fewer than half of US adults believe that Trump now possesses the mental acuity or physical health to be an effective president
TL;DR
- Less than half of US adults believe Trump has the mental acuity or physical health to be an effective president.
- Historical precedents show US presidents have concealed significant health problems from the public.
- Concerns about Trump's health are based on observations like social media behavior, public appearances, and physical signs.
- The article points to specific examples of Trump's behavior, such as unhinged social media posts, threats, and apparent sleepiness in meetings.
- A recent visit to Walter Reed hospital and Trump's social media declarations of perfect health are met with skepticism.
- The author advocates for mandatory transparency regarding the president's physical and mental health.
- This transparency is deemed crucial for assessing presidential competence, especially given the immense power they wield.
- Trusting a politician's self-declaration of perfect health is considered unreliable due to history and potential political motivations.