Donald Trump's long record of public outbursts and public behaviour may be consistent with a neurodegenerative disorder, neuroscientist Frank George argues in a new analysis published Friday. George says the patterns deserve closer public discussion but acknowledges he has not examined Trump or made a formal diagnosis.
The concerns about Trump's mental fitness have circulated since he entered national politics, usually framed as armchair talk of narcissism, ego or instability. George argues the discussion should move beyond partisan debate and instead focus on observable behavioural patterns. He contends that American institutions, from the press to professional bodies, have been reluctant to discuss behavioural patterns because of ethical concerns.
