'Confused' Trump sparks health worries on Fox News as he 'can't remember’

During a recent Fox Business interview from the White House, Donald Trump sparked confusion after making comments about the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg that appeared to clash with basic details of his own presidency.

While discussing judicial appointments, Trump criticized Ginsburg for not retiring earlier, suggesting that she should have stepped down so a different president could have chosen her replacement. He said she had effectively waited too long and implied her decision had political consequences, stating that Democrats “stick together” when it comes to judicial choices.

He went on to argue that justices should consider retiring at a certain age so their ideological influence could be preserved through successor appointments. “It’s not easy for people to give it up,” he added, reflecting on how long Supreme Court justices typically serve.

However, his remarks overlooked a key fact: Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away in September 2020, during Trump’s own term in office, several months before he left the presidency in January 2021. Her death led to the appointment of Amy Coney Barrett, one of Trump’s final Supreme Court picks.

The comments quickly drew attention online, where some viewers questioned his recollection of the timeline. Critics pointed out that his remarks appeared to blur the sequence of events surrounding his administration’s final year, including the high-profile Supreme Court vacancy that followed Ginsburg’s death.

Social media reactions were swift, with some users expressing concern over his accuracy, while others referenced the broader political significance of that period and how it continues to shape current debates over the judiciary.