Trump's Mental State in Death Spiral, Allies Call Him 'Insane'
Former cabinet members and allies say the former president is increasingly unhinged and a danger to the nation and world.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:38am by Ben Kaplan
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According to former Trump administration officials and allies, the former president's mental state has rapidly deteriorated, with his behavior becoming increasingly erratic, paranoid, and detached from reality. They warn that Trump's growing instability poses a serious threat to the country and the world.
Why it matters
Trump's declining mental capacity raises grave concerns about his ability to responsibly wield the immense power of the presidency, including control over the nation's nuclear arsenal. There are growing calls for his removal from office before his condition leads to catastrophic consequences.
The details
In recent months, Trump has made a series of increasingly unhinged statements and decisions, including lashing out at the media, making delusional claims, and issuing threats of violence. Former administration officials and allies have described his behavior as 'insane' and a 'clear and present danger' to the country. There are reports that his own Cabinet members previously discussed invoking the 25th Amendment to remove him from power due to mental incompetence.
- In 2017, 27 mental health professionals concluded that Trump's condition posed a 'clear and present danger' to the nation.
- In 2021, Trump's Cabinet discussed invoking the 25th Amendment to remove him from office due to mental incompetence.
- During his 2024 campaign, Trump made a series of bizarre, paranoid, and incoherent statements that alarmed observers.
The players
Donald Trump
The former president of the United States, who is reported to be experiencing a rapid decline in his mental state and stability.
Marjorie Taylor Greene
A former Republican member of Congress who has criticized Trump's 'insane' rhetoric and behavior.
Candace Owens
A far-right political commentator and Trump supporter who has called him a 'genocidal lunatic'.
Alex Jones
A conspiracy theorist and Trump ally who has said the former president 'does babble and sounds like the brain's not doing too hot'.
Ty Cobb
A former White House lawyer under Trump who has said the former president is 'clearly insane'.
Stephanie Grisham
A former White House press secretary under Trump who has said 'he's clearly not well'.
What they’re saying
“He's been losing it for a while now, but in the last few months it's become far worse.”
— Robert Reich, Professor of Public Policy, UC Berkeley
“Trump's threat to destroy Iran's civilization is 'not tough rhetoric, it's insanity.'”
— Marjorie Taylor Greene, Former Republican Congresswoman
“Trump is 'a genocidal lunatic.'”
— Candace Owens, Far-right Podcaster
“Trump 'does babble and sounds like the brain's not doing too hot.'”
— Alex Jones, Conspiracy Theorist
“Trump is 'clearly insane.'”
— Ty Cobb, Former White House Lawyer
What’s next
Calls are growing for Trump's removal from office due to his deteriorating mental state, which is seen as a serious threat to the nation and the world. Congress and Trump's Cabinet may need to consider invoking the 25th Amendment to address this crisis.
The takeaway
The former president's erratic behavior, paranoid delusions, and detachment from reality have become so severe that even his own allies are warning he poses a danger that can no longer be ignored. Urgent action may be required to protect the country from the consequences of Trump's unraveling mental state.
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