Trump's Physical & Mental Decline is Getting Worse! Professionals Discuss

Dr. Steven Hassan and Adam James (known online as @epistemiccrisis) host a timely discussion exploring growing concerns about Donald Trump’s cognitive decline, his long history of medical issues & secrecy, and how these dynamics tie directly into cult psychology and authoritarian control.

In this conversation, Dr. Steven Hassan, author of The Cult of Trump and creator of the BITE Model of Authoritarian Control, speaks with Adam James, PhD in Physical Therapy, widely recognized online as Epistemic Crisis, whose online work has helped spark major public discussion about Trump’s cognitive health, misinformation, and political manipulation.

Together, they will examine why Trump has lied or obscured the truth about his medical status for so long, and how that deception functions as a key tool for building, maintaining, and galvanizing his cult-like following. They will also discuss what happens psychologically and socially when followers begin to realize they were manipulated and how America can prevent toxic influence from being weaponized like this ever again.

Together, they’ll explore critical questions, including:

- Why Trump has repeatedly lied about or hidden his medical status

- How medical secrecy and denial can strengthen cult loyalty and group identity

- Signs of cognitive decline and why they matter in authoritarian leadership

- How misinformation and propaganda reinforce the MAGA belief system

- What a post-Trump world could look like psychologically and politically

- How to engage with MAGA supporters who are confused or questioning

- How Americans can prevent lies and disinformation campaigns being weaponized in politics again

-How Adam broke free from MAGA indoctrination himself

This livestream is intended for education, critical questioning, and public discussion of modern political events and figures. It is not medical advice or a medical diagnosis.

📅 Time: Friday, February 6, 2026 @ 3:30 PM ET

🔴 Live: Join us for this timely discussion live! We will be taking viewer questions

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