Fact Check: It’s Rumored that Donald Trump Has Alzheimer’s Disease. Here’s What the Evidence Says By Tony Bruce, Ben Emos and Jone Jones | Saturday, July 13, 2024 | 3 min read Long-standing questions about Donald Trump’s mental fitness for office took on added urgency when he confuses Biden for Obama in a gaffe-filled weekend. Trump now 78, had shown a propensity for verbal gaffes, confusion and forgetfulness for quite sometimes now and as such, factors such as genetic predisposition and lifestyle may have contributed to this alarming trend. As questions about former President Donald Trump’s mental acuity continue to swirl, experts and observers are examining a range of factors that may have contributed to his cognitive health. Among these factors, genetic predisposition and lifestyle choices are emerging as key areas of focus, shedding light on the complex interplay between biology and behavior. His father, Fred Trump had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease since 1991, yet he co