Donald Trump has been experiencing a noticeable decline in cognitive function for quite some time. This deterioration has led his aides to keep him largely confined within the White House, where the administration’s loyal press corps tosses him softballs, allowing him to meander through his thoughts.
Americans rarely witness Trump in unscripted settings, as when he is unleashed in front of a crowd, the outcomes can be disheartening. These public appearances starkly reveal the sad state of Trump’s mental acuity.
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Republicans in Congress are eager to leverage Trump as a central figure in their strategy to maintain control of the House and Senate.
However, events in Michigan suggest that if Trump is the best they have to offer for 2026, it might be wiser for him to stick to the golf course.
Take, for instance, Trump’s recent comments on affordability: “I will be unveiling more plans to restore affordability, and keep in mind, that term is just a Democratic fabrication. Prices were too high. They caused the high price.”
According to Trump, affordability remains a mere myth perpetuated by Democrats.
Did you know that grocery prices are allegedly in freefall?
Despite the stark reality, Trump confidently asserts, “Grocery prices are dropping rapidly. Rent is down. Airfares are down. Hotel rates are down. Cell phone prices are down, and we’re just getting started.”
Such blatant falsehoods are hard to swallow, and the American people, who are acutely aware of their own grocery bills and rent payments, aren’t buying it.
In his recent rants, Trump wandered far from the economic issues at hand.
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