Former White House Medic Says Trump Needs Neurological Testing

SingingRabbits

It is very arrogant to state that somebody is too old for something; and very tempting to say it when you disapprove of their opinions or want to stop them from doing something they want to do but you don't like for some reason.

I am not sure anyone is saying that there should be age limits on anyone, but do think it is reasonable to ask all candidates, regardless of age, to undergo mental and physical health screening, including cognitive tests.

At least we know what Kamala Harris and the Democrats stand for. Who knows what the Republicans stand for, or what any of their policies are. The party seems to have only one member, Donald Trump and what he stands for, nobody knows, if they listen to what he is saying.

He said today that the greatest problem facing the car industry was the threat of nuclear weapons. i really wish he would expand on this so that we could understand this risk. because if that is so, then motor industries across the world need to be able to plan their response to this threat.

At least Biden was aware enough of his limitations to hand over to Kamala.

I know some people in their mid/late eighties sharp as a tack but sadly also know some merely in their seventies who are forgetful and sometimes get confused.
Depends on the individual, but I think looking at both Biden and Trump neither of them are fit enough to be President.
Trump talking about migrants eating people’s pets wasn’t the only clincher for me, the man has been talking utter rubbish for some time.

And we certainly don't want her as US President!

It is very arrogant to state that somebody is too old for something; and very tempting to say it when you disapprove of their opinions or want to stop them from doing something they want to do but you don't like for some reason.

Would that be to find out if Mr Trump has any neurones?

keepingquiet

Not sure I understand you MOnica. I must be a bit thick.

I was saying that Donald Trump,like Mickey Mouse is a one diemensional almost comic book character. He is the sort of person a cartoonist would come up with if they were doing cartoons about the US having a President who was both evil and very stupid.

The problem he isn't a cartoon character he is for real, but he is both evil and very stupid, possible deranged.

It is not just Trump that need Neurological Testing it is also the huge number of people that are likely to vote for him.

“Neurological testing?”
Or as we used to say in Scotland
“He needs his head examined”

Perhaps this... Mickey Mouse is black, Trump is orange?

Not sure I understand you MOnica. I must be a bit thick.

keepingquiet

The difference is Biden stood down under pressure whilst Trump is still in the race. Shows the state of the media and US republican politics. Double standards abound.

I used to say one day the US will vote for Mickey Mouse as President- now that seems like a good idea!

Surely that is what the US is doing now - voting for Mickey Mouse, I mean can you see any difference a apart from the colouring?

foxie48

IMO anyone voting for Trump should have their head examined however, it's not just age that makes people unfit for office most of the worst world leaders have been much younger than 70. Trump has been unsuitable for the position of POTUS all his adult life, he's the classic narcissist. I think the people supporting his nomination are the ones who are at fault but a psychological/neurological check might help them to be braver and prevented Biden standing.

Yes!

The difference is Biden stood down under pressure whilst Trump is still in the race. Shows the state of the media and US republican politics. Double standards abound.

I used to say one day the US will vote for Mickey Mouse as President- now that seems like a good idea!

Wyllow3

Age limits are a really difficult one. Potentially you are looking at 8 years as POTUS. Set the bar at 72 and you end up at 80 which seems to me an outer limit? I really think Trump is too old. (always thought Biden was)

Cognitive tests would be a good idea.

I think both of them are too old, but not everyone at that age would be. It's an individual thing, a bit like driving licences.

I watched an interview with a psychologist on YouTube last night. It explains a lot about Trump's behaviour and way of thinking. I am in agreement with the majority that a psychological assessment for presidential candidates is a good idea.
This interview is 17 minutes long, but worth watching.
youtu.be/ReYt9hN_B1Q?si=FjZT5xXdRNB7HPSg

Age limits are a really difficult one. Potentially you are looking at 8 years as POTUS. Set the bar at 72 and you end up at 80 which seems to me an outer limit? I really think Trump is too old. (always thought Biden was)

Cognitive tests would be a good idea.

I don’t think there should be an age limit either. But a cognitive ability test would be a good idea.

It sometimes seems to me that anyone who wants to become POTUS must be a sufferer from mental health problems.

Possible mental health concerns have been raised for a considerable time on Trump's mental well-being.

"In addition, numerous public figures, media sources, and mental health professionals have speculated that Donald Trump may have mental health impairments, ranging from narcissistic personality disorder to some form of dementia, which runs in his family"

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_and_health_concerns_about_Donald_Trump#:~:text=In%20addition%2C%20numerous%20public%20figures,which%20runs%20in%20his%20family.

Most commonly, that he has classic symptoms of a narcissistic personality disorder.

I cant recall concern on past presidents at this level.

As this medic claims all Presidential candidates should have mental health assessments then obviously that applies to Kamala Harris as well.

I agree with the doctor. All candidates for the presidency should undergo mental assessment and in Trump's case it is essential. He is clearly unstable.

I would not put an age limit on becoming leader of a nation, but I do think these days that it is reasonable to expect any candidate, of all ages to submit themselves for a private physical and mental health assessment before taking on the highest posts as government leaders.

IMO anyone voting for Trump should have their head examined however, it's not just age that makes people unfit for office most of the worst world leaders have been much younger than 70. Trump has been unsuitable for the position of POTUS all his adult life, he's the classic narcissist. I think the people supporting his nomination are the ones who are at fault but a psychological/neurological check might help them to be braver and prevented Biden standing.

Sounds like a plan 👍