Ex-Trump Attorney Claims President's Cognitive Decline is Rapidly Intensifying
Ty Cobb, who served as White House counsel during Donald Trump’s presidency, has once again voiced serious concerns regarding the president's mental state, asserting that his cognitive decline has “accelerated” and hints at possible dementia.
During an appearance on MS NOW with Ari Melber, Cobb described Trump, now 79, as “somebody who is just lost.” His observations included a noticeable reduction in vocabulary and an increase in impulsive behavior, which he attributes to a lack of frontal lobe control.
Trump's recent erratic comments during press conferences and his alarming posts on Truth Social—such as a threat to obliterate Iranian civilization—have ignited discussions about his mental fitness. “He doesn’t understand this at all, any more than Joe Biden had difficulty getting off stage and finding the exit,” Cobb remarked.
In response, White House spokesperson Davis Ingle dismissed Cobb’s claims, suggesting he should seek psychiatric help for what he termed “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” Ingle further asserted that Trump’s “sharpness” and “unmatched energy” starkly contrast with the previous administration's handling of Biden’s health issues.
While Trump has long been known for his tangential speaking style and self-aggrandizing remarks, recent reports indicate he has been falling asleep during meetings and increasingly resorting to late-night social media rants filled with vulgarity aimed at both opponents and former allies.
“It’s much different. It’s definitely accelerated,” Cobb stated, comparing Trump’s current mental state to that of his first term. Unlike past presidents who typically respond to insults with restraint, Trump’s behavior has become increasingly erratic.
Cobb highlighted several troubling examples of Trump’s online activity, including bizarre claims about the deaths of public figures and unfounded accusations against others. “One of the classic symptoms of Alzheimer's is the sleep-wake reversal,” he noted, referencing Trump’s late-night screeds and instances of dozing off during Cabinet meetings.
These concerns are not isolated; they echo sentiments from former allies like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Democratic critics such as Rep. Jamie Raskin. Greene recently labeled Trump as “insane” following his Easter threats against Iran, questioning the mental stability of any leader who would make such declarations.
Democrats have even suggested invoking the 25th Amendment in light of Trump’s alarming statements, believing they reflect a significant decline in cognitive function. Meanwhile, the White House continues to defend Trump’s mental acuity, with Ingle reiterating that the president is in excellent health.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also defended Trump’s mental state, asserting he is “very, very sane.” However, Congress members led by Raskin have called for an evaluation of Trump’s cognitive fitness by White House Physician Sean Barbabella.
Earlier this month, Dr. Vin Gupta expressed serious concerns about Trump’s mental health, stating he exhibits all the signs of dementia: “Erratic. Can’t finish sentences. Often confused. Illogical train of thought.” Gupta emphasized that these symptoms have been developing gradually over time.
When confronted by reporters about the growing concerns regarding his mental health, Trump responded dismissively: “I haven’t heard that. But if that’s the case, you’re going to have to have more people like me.”
