'Impossible to cover up': Trump press conference seen as 'clear sign of cognitive decline'
U.S. President Donald Trump visits a temporary migrant detention center informally known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in Ochopee, Florida, U.S., July 1, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
President Donald Trump seemed to stumble when responding to a reporter’s question during a press conference in Florida on Tuesday, where he had traveled for the opening of “Alligator Alcatraz,” a controversial detention facility designed to accommodate migrants.
When asked how long detainees are expected to remain at the detention center, the president replied, "I'm gonna spend a lot. This is my home state. I love it. I'll spend a lot of time here," sidestepping the actual question.
The president’s unexpected answer sparked concern, prompting political commentators to question his cognitive well-being.
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Journalist Mike Rothschild said: "He's obviously losing his cognition and coherence in a way that's becoming impossible to cover up or work around. And the more he declines, the more his sycophants prop him up as doing 'better than ever.' It's an unsustainable situation that could easily end in chaos."
MSNBC contributor Rotimi Adeoye said: "Clear sign of cognitive decline here."
Author Jennifer Valent said: "And in today's episode of 'If Joe Biden Had Done This'..."
"We're at the point where he's unable to understand the simplest of questions," wrote a user.
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Trump traveled to Florida Tuesday to inspect the facility known as "Alligator Alcatraz." This temporary detention center for migrants, situated in the Everglades, is expected to begin accepting detainees within hours.
Accompanied by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R), and other state emergency management leaders, the president examined the site.
Built in just a few days following federal approval last week, the center includes multiple rows of secured bunk beds surrounded by razor wire.
"I thought this was so professional, so well done," Trump remarked after touring the facility. "It's really government working together."
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Watch the moment in question below, or by clicking this link.
