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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Briane Nebria

'Steep Neurological Decline': Psychologist Raises Alarm Over Donald Trump's Manic-Like Behaviour

Questions about Donald Trump’s physical and cognitive health have lingered for years, driven by his age, demanding public schedule and often chaotic speaking style (Credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP)

A US psychologist has claimed that President Donald Trump's recent television interview and flurry of social media posts are consistent with what he describes as 'steep neurological decline' and a 'manic-like state,' in a YouTube video released on Tuesday.

Questions about Trump's physical and cognitive health have simmered for years, fuelled by his age, his public schedule and his often chaotic speaking style. The White House has repeatedly said the president is in good health. In a medical memorandum published in May 2026, the physician to the president said Trump demonstrated 'strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function.'

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