Trump, 79, Raises Fresh Health Concerns After Unbelievable Mix-Up
Donald Trump’s Critics point to only one explanation for the president’s apparent confusion of Jesus Christ and a Red Cross doctor: cognitive decline.
The 79-year-old president made the confusing statement after being slammed, including by some from his MAGA base, for sharing a now-deleted post depicting himself as Jesus.
“I’m supposed to be the doctor who makes people better,” the president said Monday afternoon about the AI-generated image.
The president’s account deleted his Christ-like image from Truth Social on Monday. Donald J. Trump/Truth Social. /Donald J. Trump/Truth Social
image, Posted on Truth Social Late Sunday night, it depicts Trump as Jesus placing his hand on a patient in a hospital bed as if healing him. Surrounding him are other figures, including a nurse, a soldier, and a praying woman. Also visible are the US flag, several bald eagles, the Statue of Liberty and the Lincoln Memorial.
“I thought it was me as a doctor and it was about the Red Cross as a Red Cross worker that we support,” he said, adding, “Only fake news can reveal this.”
Many appeared unconvinced by his sketchy explanation, prompting new speculation about Trump’s cognitive health.
The White House did not respond to The Daily Beast’s request for comment on the deleted post.
Political commentator Hemant Mehta shared with his 100,000+ X followers: “The best interpretation of this is that the dementia is getting worse.”
Trump’s half-baked excuse sparked health concerns. /Screenshot/ /X
“He is so mentally retarded that it is nearly impossible to distinguish between his delusions and disorders on the one hand, and deception and distractions on the other,” said another user, who identified himself as “Duty to Warn.” stacked.
Another user X renewed his call for the 25th Amendment, which would forcefully remove the president from office.
The user, who identified himself as “Paddy”, said: “25th Amendment. NOW! I thought Biden lost, but this is on a whole different level.” wrote.
During his second term, the Daily Beast reported extensively on Trump’s declining health, as the president frequently dozed off during Cabinet meetings, suffered mental lapses, slurred his words, and appeared to have swollen ankles.
But the president cited Pope Benedict XIV in his 353-word Truth in Social message. He shared a Jesus-like post immediately after lashing out at Leo, calling the American pastor “weak” for opposing his war against Iran and accusing him of serving the “Radical Left.”
An excerpt from Trump’s thoughts about the American pastor. Donald J. Trump/Truth Social. /Donald J. Trump/Truth Social
“Leo should be thankful,” Trump fumed, claiming the Chicago native “was not on any list to be Pope and was put there by the Church simply because he was an American and they thought that would be the best way to deal with President Donald J. Trump.”
On Monday morning, Pope Leo responded to the president’s 334-word Truth Social address by doubling down on his criticism of Trump and Israel’s war against Iran.
“I am not afraid of the Trump administration or of speaking out loud the message of the Gospel, I believe that is why I am here,” the pope told reporters aboard the papal plane to Algeria, the start of an 11-day trip to four African countries. he said.
When asked about Trump’s Truth Social website, the pope made his own sarcastic comment. “The name of the site is ironic. Say no more,” he added.
