Doctor: Trump speaking at 4th grade level
February 18, 2026
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as posted by the channel-- Dr. Frank George, psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist, joins us to discuss why he believes Donald Trump likely has Frontotemporal dementia, citing his disinhibition, confabulations, and changes in speech and gait
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Original show date: February 18, 2026
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Guests & Subjects Covered
Claims
11 claims extractedTrump has frontotemporal dementia, not Alzheimer's
Trump's malignant narcissism is being disinhibited by dementia
Trump's speech patterns show cognitive decline symptoms
Trump's erratic decisions reflect dementia-driven disinhibition
Trump's dementia will worsen, leading to more erratic decisions
Trump's physical gait and posture are symptoms of frontotemporal dementia
Trump believes his false statements due to confabulation
Trump genuinely believes his repeated false claims
Trump can perform in scripted settings but struggles in unscripted situations
Trump recognizes his cognitive glitches and uses coping mechanisms
Media fails to report Trump's symptoms as the actual news story
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