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We Can See Trump Is In Gross Decline: Psychologist | The Daily Beast’s unmissable guest, Dr. John Gartner, joins Joanna Coles to break down what key moments reveal about Donald Trump’s cognitive decline. From trouble saluting at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to odd noises at a McDonald’s event, Gartner explains patterns of psychomotor decline, word salad, and disinhibited behavior. They discuss how stress, existing personality issues, and potential dementia intersect, offering a rare psychological lens on the president’s bizarre behavior. This episode peels back the curtain on what’s really happening inside Trump’s brain.
00:00 - Introduction
01:57 - Trump's Trouble Raising His Arm On Veterans Day
03:59 - Why Trump Weird Noise At McDonald's Event Reveals Deeper Issue
06:26 - Why Trump's Medical Tests Are Sign Of Organic Cognitive Decline
09:45 - Trump's 'Quiet Piggy' Moment Reveals Disinhibited Behavior
13:40 - How Epstein Files Threat Is Making Trump's Severely Stressed
14:47 - Trump's Raspy Voice A Sign Of His Overall Health Breakdown
16:37 - Trump Can't Keep Numbers Straight In McDonald's Event Speech
19:37 - The Blank Disoriented Look Trump And Joe Biden Have
23:05 - Why Trump Touts His Disordered Thought Patterns
25:50 - Trump Falling Asleep At Inappropriate Times Is A Pattern
28:40 - Trump's Dementia Spurs Him To Say The Quiet Part Out Loud
30:41 - Trump's Word Salad Is Self Evident
33:16 - The Time Joanna Witnessed Ronald Reagan's Mental Decline
37:57 - Should There Be An Age Limit For Public Office?
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???? Date: November 23, 2025
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