BLUE PRESS JOURNAL – Washington, D.C. — The mood inside the executive mansion in early 2025 was unlike anything seasoned staffers had witnessed before. President Donald Trump, midway through his second term, had become the subject of intense speculation not only from political opponents but also from medical professionals observing his public appearances.
Dr. John Gartner, a psychologist and former professor at Johns Hopkins University, was among the most vocal. “Because of his cognitive decline, [Trump] is focusing on things like the [White House] ballroom and the paper that he writes things on,” Gartner told The Daily Beast. He warned that the President was exhibiting “flashing signs” of what he described as “immense cognitive decline.”
Inside the Beltway, aides whispered about the President’s shifting priorities and his tendency to dwell on trivial details during high‑level meetings. Earlier in the month, Trump had unleashed a furious tirade at The New York Times after it published an article suggesting he had “significantly reduced his workload” in his second term. The public saw flashes of these outbursts in press conferences, where he frequently interrupted reporters and dismissed challenging questions.
His behavior was increasingly erratic. At one gathering with journalists, he directed a racist slur toward a foreign correspondent, prompting gasps from those present. In another instance, he cut off a female reporter with an angry monologue that left even loyalists unsettled.
The most shocking moment came when Trump referred to the tragic murders of Rob and Michele Reiner, suggesting they were linked to what he called “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” The remark was widely condemned as “heartless” and “inexplicable,” even from members of his own party.
Political analysts began openly discussing whether the President could complete his term, given the mounting evidence of decline. Yet his core supporters dismissed these concerns, rallying around him with chants of loyalty, framing any criticism as part of a long‑running conspiracy against him.
In the marble halls of the White House, the question remained unspoken but ever‑present: was the leader of the free world still capable of leading? For Dr. Gartner, the signs were clear. “We’re watching this happen in real time,” he said, “and the consequences could be profound.”
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