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Is Trump Mentally Unfit, or Just Intent on Destroying Democracy?
The question of Donald Trump’s mental fitness has long been a subject of debate, particularly since his rise to political prominence.
Is Trump Mentally Unfit, or Just Intent on Destroying Democracy?
The question of Donald Trump’s mental fitness has long been a subject of debate, particularly since his rise to political prominence.
His erratic behavior, incendiary language, and disregard for democratic norms have led many to wonder: Is Trump mentally unfit for office, or is he consciously and deliberately undermining democracy?
A Pattern of Chaos
Since his first campaign in 2015, Trump’s style has been defined by chaos, unpredictability, and a blatant disregard for facts.
Impulsive decisions, personal vendettas, and frequent contradictions characterized his presidency. Whether it was his irrational Twitter outbursts or dangerous policy shifts, Trump’s behavior often baffled even his closest advisers and allies.
Many commentators and psychologists speculated whether his actions were the result of cognitive decline or a personality disorder, such…
