Donald Trump’s latest political move feels like a record stuck on repeat. At 78, Trump is set on showing that age is just a number, even if it brings some clear memory problems. But in his world, facts aren’t that important when you can just make up new ones. According to a tweet from Salon, an author who interviewed Trump many times said he had memory lapses. This shows how Trump’s memory problems are affecting his image and campaign.
“He struggled”: Author who repeatedly interviewed Trump recalls his “memory lapses” https://t.co/H4iI0T5slW
— Salon (@Salon) August 21, 2024
A reply to the tweet adds, “He never knows WTF he’s talking about. He posts nonsense and says nonsense on TV and at his rallies ALL THE TIME. Not new. He was a moron, know-nothing in 2016.” This highlights ongoing concerns about Trump’s ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
He never knows WTF he talking about. He posts nonsense & says nonsense on TV & at his rallies ALL THE TIME. Not new. He was a moron, know nothing in 2016.
— Delete Facebook (@DeleteFacebook6) August 21, 2024
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Ramin Setoodeh, who interviewed Trump six times in 2021, shares what it was like to see the former president’s mental sharpness up close. According to Setoodeh, Trump’s memory seems to be fading even quicker than his approval ratings.
“When I returned back to Trump Tower later that summer,” Setoodeh recounts, “he didn’t recall meeting with me or our first interview.”
The man who once bragged about having “the best words” now struggles to recall whether he’s running against Joe Biden or Kamala Harris. It’s clear that his short-term memory isn’t what it used to be. But, as always, Trump seems unconcerned.
It’s not just Trump’s memory that’s raising concerns. His speeches are often unpredictable, and it’s hard to guess what he’ll say next. The Republican Party seems okay with letting Trump stir up trouble. Right now, it seems like the party is just following whatever he does, even if it leads to more confusion and issues.
But how long can Republicans keep going while hoping Trump’s attention-grabbing style will win them votes? They might be really worried. The real problem isn’t just Trump’s age; it’s that their biggest star might be losing his power. They need to face the fact: How long can they count on Trump before he fades away?
With the 2024 election coming up, the big question isn’t just whether Trump can remember his breakfast; it’s whether the GOP remembers what it stands for. Under Trump’s leadership, the party’s message seems to be less about clear policies and more about whatever Trump says. We’re seeing Trump and the GOP struggle with memory issues, unclear speech, and a campaign strategy that looks back to the past. The excitement about Trump’s past achievements seems to be fading, and it’s not clear if his old tricks will work this time.
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