Concerns for Trumps Mental Ability, Now Mirroring Concerns For Biden

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Concerns for Trumps Mental Ability, Now Mirroring Concerns For Biden

𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘋𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘥 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘮𝘱'𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘮𝘪𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘦-2024 𝘥𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘉𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯.

𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀: Bruce Alpine.

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ecent polls on President Donald Trump's mental fitness in early 2026 mirror the widespread concerns about Joe Biden's cognitive abilities that dominated the pre-2024 election discourse, often fueled by Trump himself. 

Before the November 2024 vote, surveys consistently showed 60-70% of voters doubting Biden's mental sharpness, paralleling today's 50-60% expressing doubts about Trump. 

For instance, a February 2024 NBC News poll found 76% of voters had major or moderate concerns about Biden's mental and physical health. 

A May 2023 PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll reported 62% viewing Biden's mental fitness as a "real concern." 

By March 2024, an AP-NORC survey indicated 63% lacked confidence in his mental capability. 

A June 2024 CBS/YouGov poll, post-debate, spiked to 72% saying Biden lacked the mental health to serve. 

Trump amplified these issues, dubbing Biden "Sleepy Joe" and questioning his cognition in rallies and social media, contributing to Biden's July 2024 withdrawal. 

Now, the tables have turned, with Trump's age (79) drawing similar scrutiny. 

Trumps ability to sleep through major events is earning him a new title. credit: X (formerly Twitter)

A prominent Reuters/Ipsos poll (February 18-23) found 61% of Americans agree Trump has "become erratic with age," including 89% of Democrats, 64% of independents, and 30% of Republicans.

Only 45% describe him as "mentally sharp," down from 54% in 2023. 

A CNN/SSRS poll (February 26) reported confidence in Trump's "stamina and sharpness" at 46%, down from 53% in 2023, amid 36% overall approval. 

The Washington Post-ABC News/Ipsos poll (February 12-17) showed 56% doubt Trump's mental sharpness (up 13 points since May 2023) and 51% question his physical health (up 23 points), with 60% disapproving of his performance. 

A YouGov poll (January 15) indicated 49% believe Trump is too old, with 49% seeing cognitive decline (28% significant) and 36% saying health limits duties. 

Pew Research (January 29) found 52% lack confidence in Trump's mental fitness, with Republican support dropping from 75% in 2025 to 66%. 

These polls (samples 1,000–4,600 adults, ±2–4% margins) highlight rising concerns since 2023, accelerated post-inauguration by incidents and rhetoric. 

Partisan divides persist—Democrats near-unanimous in doubt, Republicans mostly supportive—but independents' erosion (e.g., 36% see Trump as sharp, down from 53%) could impact midterms. 

Parallels to Biden's fate are evident, though Trump's base remains loyal, dismissing polls as "fake." 

The White House rejects criticisms, citing his vigor.

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