Mary Trump is once again raising concerns about her uncle’s mental fitness, pointing to what she believes may be signs of cognitive decline and a troubling family history.
In a recent conversation on Mary Trump Media with radio host Thom Hartmann, the psychologist and outspoken critic of the former president addressed speculation about whether he could be experiencing dementia. The discussion also touched on rumors circulating online about bruising on the back of his hands, with some suggesting without confirmed evidence that it could be related to medical treatments. Mary did not validate those claims but instead focused on broader concerns about cognitive health.
She referenced the family’s medical history, noting that her grandfather, Fred Trump, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease before his death in 1999 at age 93. According to Mary, he began showing symptoms in his late 70s around the same age Donald Trump is now. She has previously argued that Alzheimer’s can have a genetic component, suggesting that family history is one factor she considers relevant.
Mary also pointed to what she described as observable behavioral patterns. She mentioned reports of medical imaging and repeated cognitive assessments, arguing that such evaluations are typically ordered when physicians suspect potential cognitive issues. Additionally, she cited what she characterized as episodes of aphasia, daytime sleepiness, and moments where he appeared disoriented or unsure of his surroundings.
Drawing from her personal experience witnessing her grandfather’s decline, she described a familiar expression she calls a “deer-in-the-headlights” look — a phrase she has used before, including in a 2025 interview with New York Magazine. She said she sometimes notices similar expressions when watching her uncle at public events, which she interprets as possible signs of confusion or lack of orientation to time and place.
Mary maintains that these patterns, combined with family history, raise legitimate questions about his physical, psychological, and cognitive well-being.
For his part, Donald Trump has repeatedly rejected suggestions that he is experiencing any cognitive impairment. He has stated publicly that he performed strongly on cognitive assessments and has denied any diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
As with any public figure, questions about health and capacity tend to spark strong reactions on all sides. Ultimately, definitive conclusions would require verified medical information rather than speculation or secondhand interpretation.
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