Trump's niece says his impulse control is fading with age
Psychologist Mary Trump told Fast Politics that her uncle’s recent public gaffes show a loss of impulse control tied to cognitive decline.
On Fast Politics, psychologist Mary Trump asserted that her uncle, Donald Trump, is experiencing a decline in his ability to read audiences and regulate impulses. She highlighted a moment at Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral when Trump deviated from the prepared eulogy to claim "not everybody" liked the senator, and a recent White House Correspondents’ Dinner appearance where his jokes fell flat and he failed to adjust.
Mary recalled a past incident where Trump praised the COVID-19 vaccine at a rally but stopped after supporters booed, suggesting he once could recalibrate. She now believes his failure to modify remarks signals worsening cognitive function. The interview also noted Trump’s repeated, ill-timed joke about a 2028 run, despite constitutional ineligibility. The White House was contacted for comment.
Why it matters
The claims raise public concerns about the former president's mental fitness and its impact on political discourse.
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