Trump has shown erratic and bizarre behavior throughout the year, leading to questions about his mental acuity
In an address from the White House in December, Donald Trump claimed that, over the past 11 months, his administration had brought “more positive change” than any government in US history.
“There has never been anything like it,” Trump added.
It’s true that his second term has been unusual, including in some ways which the president might not appreciate. That’s because Trump, 79, has shown erratic and at times confused behavior throughout 2025, leading to questions about his mental and physical performance.
Trump has appeared to fall asleep during some meetings; amid others, he has drifted off-topic, launching into bizarre segues on interior decor or about whales and birds. His public appearances have lacked focus, and he has used speeches to ramble about how Barack Obama walks down stairs, or to invent stories about the Unabomber.
