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In reply to the discussion: Pierce: Trumps New York Times Interview Is a Portrait of a Man in Cognitive Decline [View all]KY_EnviroGuy
(14,793 posts)It's very likely - considering his life-long unhealthy habits - that he takes a number of meds for heart disease. Friends of mine his age take them and they produce highly sedative effects along with mental laziness. However, he is old enough to be experiencing a normal degree of mental degradation (forgetfulness, occasional confusion, etc.) as well.
We also have to remember this is a man totally out of his environment and he has very little knowledge of the workings of government. However, a narcissist can never admit to any shortcomings. He's also not accustomed to the levels of stress this job entails and he could be on meds for that, too.
Unfortunately, we probably will never know the truth about his physical condition unless he completely fails in some way (heart attack, stroke, etc.). I would bet that any physical exam he has will be kept completely under wraps like his tax returns.