Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleOver half of Americans believe Donald Trump has experienced a noticeable decline in his mental faculties over the past year, with recent polls indicating a significant drop in public confidence regarding his mental sharpness and an increase in concerns about his physical health. Public apprehension stems from Trump's increasing tendency to deviate into unrelated topics and "nonsensical asides" during public appearances, which he refers to as "The Weave," alongside an erratic tone in his statements on foreign policy. Trump is scheduled for an annual physical at Walter Reed Medical Center, though it remains unclear if he will undergo the cognitive tests he frequently boasts about acing to counter speculation about his capabilities. Medical experts, including a former White House doctor and a cardiologist, express low expectations for transparency and truthfulness from the White House physician's office regarding presidential health evaluations, citing a history of obfuscation. Concerns about Trump's stability have led to calls from Democrats for his removal via the 25th Amendment, particularly following his threats to "end" Iranian civilization. In fullIs Donald Trump mentally fit? Polls show growing doubts ahead of annual medical examThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in