Trump can’t even jump over his own low bar
B. Jay Cooper urges aides and Republicans to disclose Donald Trump’s health, citing MRIs, behaviour, and alleged dementia, arguing U.S. voters and leaders deserve transparency and courage over loyalty.
F or nearly 10 years, I’ve written posts about Donald J. Trump. Always, I’ve tried to take the approach of the journalist I once was, the political strategist/spokesman I once was, and the human being I hope I am.
I’ve pointed out what I think are his faults, what my non-trained clinician self thinks are his personality flaws, but reported based on what experts say, and my reactions to his behavior, comments and policies. I have tried not to react only instinctively to his many crazy comments because I do think there are personality disorders at play and, now, even distinct signs of an ageing mind losing its battles with reality.
Those days are over.
It is past time that those closest to Trump spill their guts and tell the citizens of this country – who put their faith, trust and lives in his hands – what the hell is going on with him.
The time is well past for being politically loyal, for saying only things that Trump will like, but know you are lying through your teeth.
He had an MRI. I’ve had them too, because doctors were trying to diagnose issues I’ve had with TIAs (mini-strokes) and stroke. There was always a diagnostic reason for my many MRIs. And, trust me, unlike Trump’s public claims, I always knew why they were putting me through the MRI machine. That is serious business.
That blemish on his hands? What the heck is that about? His people claim it’s from him shaking so many hands. This is a germophobe who has probably shaken fewer hands than any President in history. It could be as simple as psoriasis, eczema, an age spot, or marks made by an infusion port.
When you’re the President of the United States and having MRIs or obvious medical issues, the people of the country have the absolute right to know what’s going on.
Toss in personality disorders or, more importantly, signs of dementia – the people of this country have a right and a need to know.
The President’s Cabinet and the congressional leadership, at minimum, those folks ought to be demanding to know because they have an obligation to know and, if serious, do something about it.
Trump blamed the brutal murder of Rob Reiner and his wife on Reiner himself and his Trump-diagnosed “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” Trump’s post struck a new low even for the low bar he set for himself. His post:
The Reiners’ son was arrested later in connection with the murders – a tragic story.
If Trump won’t release honest information on his MRIs and health condition, the Republican leadership should be demanding it.
I know, I know, they’re too afraid of a Trump-ordered primary against them to do anything.
It’s one thing not to quit a job because you can’t lose the money to support your family, the position many Americans with jobs are in.
It’s another thing to be afraid to lose a job simply because you’re afraid to lose that job.
How is that a job worth having?
GOING FURTHER
Trump Mental Decline Is Accelerating: Psychologist | THE DAILY BEAST
Expert warns Trump's 'cognitive and physical decline' will be exploited by Putin and Xi | THE MIRROR US
How Trump, 79, Turned Bruises and Cankles Into a Full-On Health Crisis | THE DAILY BEAST
Trump has had 'cognitive deficit' for 'over a year' as doctor raises major health fears | DAILY EXPRESS
White House Releases More Information on Trump’s MRI Amid Questions Over President’s Health | TIME
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▪ This piece was first published in Medium and re-published in Europeans TODAY on 28 December 2025 under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International licence. | The author writes in a personal capacity.
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