What’s going on with Donald Trump? New comments fuel online speculation

Mary Trump’s latest remark has reignited online discussion around Donald Trump

Mary Trump has suggested that her uncle, US President Donald Trump, may be showing signs of cognitive decline after observing what she describes as a troubling facial expression she associates with Alzheimer’s disease.

A long-time critic of the president, Mary Trump said the concern stems from what she believes is a resemblance between Trump and his late father, Fred Trump, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s before his death in 1999. Speaking about her family’s experience with the illness, she said certain moments involving the president have felt uncomfortably familiar.

In comments previously given to New York Magazine, Mary Trump recalled watching her grandfather during the early stages of his decline and noticing what she described as a “deer-in-the-headlights” expression, a look she says reflected confusion and a lack of awareness of surroundings.

“One of the first times I noticed it was at an event where he was being honored,” she said of her grandfather. “I looked at him and saw this deer-in-the-headlights look, like he had no idea where he was.”

Mary Trump has since claimed she occasionally sees what she calls “flashes” of the same expression in her uncle when he appears in public, particularly while speaking on stage. She has alleged that there are moments when he does not seem fully oriented to time or place.

“Sometimes it does not seem like he’s oriented,” she said. “And on occasion, I do see that deer-in-the-headlights look.”

The president has repeatedly rejected claims that he is experiencing cognitive decline. Trump has said he has “aced” multiple cognitive tests and has denied any suggestion that he may have Alzheimer’s disease. He has also spoken publicly about his father’s illness, once struggling to recall the term Alzheimer’s during an interview before dismissing any comparison to his own health.

The White House has similarly pushed back against speculation. In a medical update issued following a routine annual examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center last year, Trump’s physician stated that the president remained in “exceptional health,” citing strong neurological, cardiovascular and physical performance.

Despite official assurances, Trump’s health has been the subject of ongoing public debate, with observers pointing to visible bruising, swelling and moments of rambling speech in recent appearances. No formal diagnosis has been disclosed, and no medical professional has confirmed Mary Trump’s claims.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and is associated with progressive memory loss, confusion, disorientation and changes in behaviour, according to health authorities. Experts caution that diagnosing such conditions requires comprehensive medical evaluation and cannot be determined from public appearances alone.

Mary Trump has emphasized that her concerns are shaped by personal experience rather than medical authority, but her remarks have once again reignited scrutiny over the president’s health as he continues his term in office.