Trump’s recent actions, behavior, tweets, and performance are very disturbing. I know that one should not diagnose at a distance, but I am concerned.
I think an evaluation is warranted. Unfortunately, Trump is unlikely to agree to this.
Although the following questions are best asked by a healthcare professional, White House correspondents just might be able to finesse it.
Here is how it could go down:
1. Mr. President, I am really jet-lagged. Could you tell me today’s date and the day of the week?
2. Mr. President, I need this info for the story I’m writing. What is the name of the place we are at?
3. Mr President, my kids asked me to bring home three things from the store. My laptop is booting up real slow. Could you please try to remember them for me? He wants me to get apples, eggs, and salt.
4. Mr. President, you just said that our military is the best in the “whirl.” That didn’t make sense. Oh, you said “world!” Could you spell that for me? As a follow up, can you now spell it backwards?
5. Mr. President, I just found these things on the floor. (Holding up a pencil and a watch) Are they yours? What are they?
6. Mr. President, all our watches were confiscated by your private security people. (A correspondent brings out a blank flip chart and black marker) Could you draw a clock showing us the correct time?
7. Mr President! My laptop finished booting up! What did my kids want me to pick up at the store?
Written tongue-in-cheek, but still concerned.