MSNBC analyst Timothy L. O'Brien suggests that Donald Trump fears succumbing to the same cognitive decline that affected his father, Fred Trump, who suffered from dementia and Alzheimer's.
O'Brien observes Trump's apparent aging and decline in vitality. He notes changes in Trump's speech and demeanor, suggesting a decrease in energy and enthusiasm. O'Brien points out that Trump's age (78) and the 22nd Amendment are significant obstacles to a third presidential term.
Fred Trump, Donald Trump's father, died of pneumonia and Alzheimer's disease. O'Brien argues that Trump carries the burden of this family history and fears a similar fate. Trump's nephew, Fred C. Trump III, also expressed similar concerns, confirming the family history of dementia.
The article raises questions about Trump's fitness for office and the potential impact of cognitive decline on his political ambitions and actions.