Trump’s cognitive health questioned after appearing confused throughout rally

WorldPolitics
22 Oct 2026 • 11:44 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump’s cognitive health questioned after appearing confused throughout rally

  • President Donald Trump delivered a rally speech at Clemson University in South Carolina marked by several notable gaffes, raising further questions about his health.
  • During the speech, Trump confused the Nobel Peace Prize with the Pulitzer Prize while airing grievances about not winning recognition for settling wars.
  • Trump repeatedly stumbled over numbers during his remarks, misstating investment figures for the United States before correcting himself to $22 billion.
  • The 80-year-old president appeared to struggle to recall the name of Lake Ontario and drew criticism for making unusual vocal sounds.
  • The White House defended Trump's health as excellent, despite an April poll showing 48 percent of Americans believe he is experiencing cognitive decline.

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