Donald Trump appeared to doze off during a summit earlier this week – and he's sparked fresh new dementia fears. Source: MEGA/FOX
Donald Trump’s health isn’t just showing signs of age—it looks like it’s crashing fast.
A viral video captured the 78-year-old president nodding off during a ceremony, and critics didn’t hold back. They called it more than just normal aging—labeling it a stunning decline in both his mind and body.
Trump’s allies fired back, slamming the health concerns as “false smears”—even though he’s on track to become the oldest U.S. president by the end of his term.
Still, critics aren’t backing down. They’ve doubled down on claims that his condition isn’t just aging—it’s a serious slide in both mental sharpness and physical strength.
At a high-profile welcome ceremony in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, Trump sank into a lavish gold chair—and appeared to doze off.
Moments later, a video of him suddenly waking up on stage set the internet on fire.
While some chalked it up to jet lag, critics pointed to something deeper. They argued the moment wasn’t about travel fatigue—it was another red flag in a disturbing pattern with his health.
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell didn’t hold back—he floated the idea that Trump might be battling “mental illness” or even “early-stage dementia.” Meanwhile, Bloomberg’s Timothy O’Brien pointed out the signs: Trump seems slower, slurs his words, and looks completely worn down.
“He’s terrified of ending up like his father,” O’Brien said. “Fred Trump suffered from dementia, then Alzheimer’s, and Donald’s been carrying that fear for years.”
Fred Trump died at 93 in 1999, after battling both conditions. And since Alzheimer’s can run in families, experts say Trump may face an increased risk.
Even his nephew, Fred Trump III, weighed in. He claimed he sees disturbing similarities between Trump’s current state and the decline of their grandfather, saying the condition clearly runs in the family.
Trump vs. Biden: A Battle of Cognitive Fitness
As questions swirl around Trump’s health, critics have reignited the debate by comparing him to President Biden—especially after a bombshell new book dropped a major accusation.
The book, Original Sin, alleges that top Democrats worked behind the scenes to hide how far Biden’s cognitive decline had progressed.
Now, Trump’s critics argue he’s being held to a harsher standard. Every step, every slip—he’s under the microscope. Meanwhile, the media gave Biden a pass, they say—recalling how headlines once mocked Trump for cautiously walking down a ramp.
Even Democratic strategist Max Burns called for fairness. He said Trump, like Biden, should take a public cognitive test to prove he’s mentally fit for office.
Whether Trump will agree is anyone’s guess. But his team believes it’s a setup.
One insider put it bluntly: “President Trump is traveling the globe locking in trillion-dollar investments. These smears? They’re just a desperate cover for the fact that Joe Biden’s aides were prepping him for a wheelchair.”
Another source added fire to the defense: “The only clear diagnosis here is Trump Derangement Syndrome. The man runs circles around staffers a third his age.
“I talk to him regularly—he’s sharp, on camera daily, and leading peace talks, trade deals, hostage negotiations, and massive investments.
“With Biden, just walking and talking became breaking news.”
Staying Busy. Staying Sharp.
Trump isn’t slowing down—if anything, he’s ramping up.
He’s juggling long speeches, surprise media appearances, and a whirlwind of international stops, all while sticking to a grueling schedule that starts at 6 a.m. and often stretches past midnight.
He’s even taken a swipe at Biden’s laid-back approach, insisting he’s working circles around the current president.
And the latest White House medical report backs him up. It confirms Trump is in “excellent health” with no signs of neurological problems—forcing even some critics to admit the facts.
Back in 2020, doctors labeled him obese. But according to his latest check-up, he’s shed 20 pounds and now falls into the “overweight” category instead.
