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Trump and Insanity

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Audio Post Trump and Insanity Discussions surrounding the mental state of Donald Trump have been a prominent feature of his political career, encompassing a range of perspectives from mental health professionals, political commentators, and the public. 1 While the term "insanity" is a legal and social concept rather than a clinical diagnosis, concerns about Trump's fitness for office have been articulated through various psychological and neurological frameworks. 2 Claims and Counterclaims Concerns about Cognitive Health: A number of neuropsychologists and psychologists have publicly voiced concerns about what they perceive as a decline in Trump's cognitive abilities. 3 These concerns are often based on observations of his public statements, speech patterns, and behavior. For instance, Dr. Narinder Kapur, a senior neuropsychologist, suggested Trump undergo cognitive testing, including for Alzheimer's disease, citing what he described as "odd and strange...