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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Woodward

Donald Trump’s mental state called into question as Democrats demand White House evaluation after Iran threats

The top Democrat on a key congressional oversight committee is calling on the White House physician to immediately perform a comprehensive cognitive assessment of Donald Trump following the president’s threats to destroy Iranian civilization.

In his letter, Rep. Jamie Raskin urged White House Physician Captain Sean Barbabella to share the results with members of Congress, citing what the congressman called warning signs that the president “has been exhibiting signs consistent with dementia and cognitive decline” with outbursts and statements that have turned “increasingly incoherent, volatile, profane, deranged, and threatening.”

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