Trump Declared Healthy—But Critics Point to Signs of Mental Decline

July 2025 – Washington, D.C.

President Donald Trump’s 2025 health checkup declared him in “excellent health,” but critics argue public appearances paint a different picture. At 78, Trump remains the oldest president to assume office. The April report, led by Dr. Sean Barbabella and 14 specialists, found no serious issues. Trump reportedly lost over 25 pounds and improved his cholesterol, with normal neurological and emotional assessments.

Minor sun damage and a scar from the 2024 assassination attempt were noted, but overall, doctors saw no red flags.

Still, political strategist Rick Wilson warns that the president’s mental fitness is declining. Speaking on Times Radio, Wilson described Trump as “incoherent,” citing frequent verbal lapses and digressions as warning signs of early dementia. “This isn’t the Trump of 2015—or even 2024,” he said.

Wilson argues cognitive tests don’t always catch early decline, especially subtle behavioral changes. He and others point to Trump’s father Fred Trump’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis as a possible source of Trump’s private anxiety.

The White House’s 2025 medical report was more detailed than in past campaigns, likely to counter mounting pressure. However, critics note no updated cognitive test results have been released since 2018.

Trump’s physician, Dr. Ronny Jackson, continues to defend his fitness, while campaign staff tout his busy schedule as proof of vigor. Communications director Steven Cheung mocked Kamala Harris for being “unable to keep up.”

As Trump pushes toward re-election, observers remain divided: is he a vigorous leader—or showing subtle signs of decline hiding in plain sight?