Former Trump aide warns that president's AI-filled posts reveal mental decline

Former deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews warned that Donald Trump's relentless posting of AI-generated material on Truth Social indicates a growing disconnect from reality. She cited a frantic Sunday where Trump shared dozens of surreal images, from robots launching a nuclear war to a threatened assault on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney with a hockey stick. Matthews also noted fabricated pictures portraying Trump as a super-strong figure, including a Hulk Hogan composite and an arm-wrestling contest.

Critics like Rep. Chellie Pingree have urged Congress to consider the 25th Amendment, arguing the behavior is unsafe and unfit for office. The incident sparked a diplomatic complaint from Iceland after Trump posted a doctored map annexing the nation. The White House spokesperson defended the platform, calling it the president's direct communication channel. Matthews, who resigned in 2021, has become an outspoken critic of Trump's social-media habits.