Speculation surrounding the cognitive health of Donald Trump escalated on 3 August after an Oval Office address led a seasoned physical therapist to warn the president could be suffering from dementia and might soon refuse medical attention altogether.
In case you missed it, the 80-year-old commander-in-chief was announcing a new commission to support the spouses of military service members when viewers noticed a series of verbal missteps. Rumours regarding his well-being had already been circulating after staff reportedly accused him of intentionally letting his appearance deteriorate. This followed questions from critics about his alleged use of a 'diaper,' after a public blunder by aide Karoline Leavitt.
