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5 min readThe MeidasTouch Podcast episode examines signs of Donald Trump's accelerating physical and cognitive decline amid an escalating, chaotic war with Iran that he initiated, featuring Democratic Congressman Suhas Subramanyam from Virginia to discuss the consequences for U.S. policy and the need for congressional checks.
Signs of Trump's Physical and Mental Deterioration
The host highlights recent incidents suggesting Trump's rapid decline. In the past 48 hours, Trump appeared on Fox News with a drooping face, rambling to Dana Perino about a lunch they had years ago at Trump Tower and complimenting her appearance, deflecting from her question about conditions in Iran. Earlier, next to Senator Markwayne Mullin, Trump's hand spasmed uncontrollably, and he struggled to stand straight, bobbing side to side. At a cabinet meeting, he spent five minutes boasting about negotiating $5 personalized Sharpies with their maker, a story the company denies ever happened. In Miami at a financial conference, as Iranian missiles hit a U.S. base in Saudi Arabia, Trump referred to the Strait of Hormuz as the "Strait of Trump," insisting it was deliberate, and invited questions on "sex" or "whatever the hell you want." He also spontaneously danced to "YMCA" during a White House speech. The host notes these as signs of disinhibition, possibly linked to onset dementia or Alzheimer's, though presented
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What you'll learn
- 1 (02:27) **Trump's Physical Deterioration** - Host highlights recent signs of Trump's declining health with video clips
- 2 (03:12) **Sharpie Negotiation Fabrication** - Trump recounts false story of bargaining for $5 pens at cabinet meeting
- 3 (04:06) **Strait of Trump Gaffe** - At Miami event amid Iran missile attack on US base, Trump jokes about renaming strait
- 4 (05:05) **Disinhibition and Sex Remark** - Trump invites questions on sex at financial conference during war crisis
- 5 (06:27) **YMCA Dance Burst** - Trump spontaneously dances at White House speech
- 6 (06:45) **Guest Introduction** - Host welcomes Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) to discuss Trump's decline and war
- 7 (07:03) **White House War Boredom** - Aides report Trump tiring of Iran conflict he started
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Show Notes
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s health crashing faster by the day and Meiselas interviews Democratic Congressman Suhas Subramanyam about Trump’s failing health and Trump’s disastrous presidency.
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