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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Nica Marie Virtudazo

'Degenerative Brain Problem': Neurologist Says Trump's AI Teddy Roosevelt Chat and Walk Raise Dementia Concerns

President Donald Trump sparked dementia concerns after debating policy with an AI Teddy Roosevelt animatronic at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota. (Credit: Gage Skidmore/Flickr CC BY-SA 4.0)

President Donald Trump's visit to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, has ignited a fresh firestorm of speculation regarding his well-being. During a tour of the facility, the President engaged in a recorded conversation with a sophisticated AI-powered avatar of the 26th US President, a moment he later recounted to a rally audience with such literal enthusiasm that it has drawn sharp criticism from political opponents and medical observers alike.

The incident, which took place during the library's grand opening celebrations on 1 July, saw the President questioning the digital likeness of the Panama Canal. While library officials described the interaction as an immersive educational experience, the President's subsequent retelling of the event, framed as a genuine dialogue with the historical figure, has provided new ammunition for those who have long questioned his cognitive state. This latest spectacle coincides with growing public scrutiny of the 80-year-old leader's physical health, specifically his recent walking gait and reported difficulties during official transitions.

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