Donald Trump’s 80th birthday raises expert worries on cognitive decline

President Donald Trump turned 80, becoming the oldest person ever sworn in as U.S. president. As he celebrates the milestone, a coalition of doctors, psychologists and other specialists have voiced alarm over his mental acuity. Clinical psychologist John Gartner said, “Abschweifendes Sprechen gehört zu den diagnostischen Kriterien für Demenz,” and warned that “von hier an wird es nur noch bergab gehen.” Cardiologist Jonathan Reiner added that the president “leidet unter schwerer Tagesschläfrigkeit.” Experts cite disorganized speech, frequent mixing of names and facts, and episodes of falling asleep in the Oval Office as evidence of a rapid, dangerous decline.

The professionals argue that Trump’s deteriorating condition could impair his judgment at a time when the United States faces a contentious election, ongoing court challenges, and foreign‑policy pressures. Republican leaders are reportedly uneasy that his erratic behavior might jeopardize party prospects in November. The concerns are framed as both a health issue and a political risk for the nation.