Donald Trump faced renewed scrutiny over his physical and cognitive health after clinical and forensic psychologist John Paul Garrison suggested that the president's speech at a recent campaign rally could indicate underlying neurological issues
Analysing video footage from an appearance at the University of South Alabama's Mitchell Center in Mobile on 2 October 2026, Garrison pointed to alleged articulation difficulties and an arm movement to question whether the 80-year-old commander-in-chief might be experiencing dysarthria or a brain lesion, although his assessment relied on the clip rather than clinical evidence.
