Concerns about President Donald Trump’s health have intensified, particularly regarding his mental acuity and cognitive function. Analyses of his speeches between 2015 and 2024 have noted a shift towards shorter sentences, increased tangents, repetition, and occasional confusion of words and phrases, which some experts suggest could indicate cognitive decline.

In October 2024, the New York Times highlighted that Trump’s speeches had become “darker, harsher, longer, angrier, less focused, more profane and increasingly fixated on the past.” The analysis also noted a 13% increase in the use of absolute terms like “always” and “never,” a 32% rise in negative words compared to positive ones, and a 69% surge in the use of profanity since 2016. These changes have raised questions about his mental fitness for office.

Despite these concerns, as of October 2024, President Trump had not released detailed medical records, a standard practice among presidential candidates. This lack of transparency has fueled further speculation about his health.

Additionally, in July 2024, President Trump survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, sustaining an injury to his upper right ear. While he appeared to recover physically, reports suggest he may have experienced psychological effects from the incident, with some insiders claiming he repeatedly watched footage of the event, potentially indicating trauma.

In response to these concerns, a large group of medical professionals joined Vice President Kamala Harris in calling for President Trump to be transparent about his health, stating he is “displaying alarming characteristics of declining acuity.” Former White House physician Jeffrey Kuhlman noted that while Trump appears in good physical health for his age, there are concerns about his cognitive ability for critical decision-making.

The debate over President Trump’s health continues, with calls for greater transparency and comprehensive medical evaluations to address the public’s concerns.