IHIP News Trump's Disaster Attempt at Distraction From Epstein as He Fails Another Dementia Test?
Jan 5, 2026
The discussion kicks off with alarming claims about Mar-a-Lago's staff connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump's boasts over his cognitive test results raise eyebrows, suggesting possible decline instead. A proposal for a public cognitive test for Trump could be on the horizon. The hosts critique Trump's focus on personal interests over governance while also addressing concerning trends in mass deportation rhetoric. The influence of billionaires in politics is dissected, highlighting a potential drift toward authoritarianism in the U.S.
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Trump's Cognitive Tests Signal Deeper Concern
- Jennifer Welch and Angie Pumps argue Trump's repeated cognitive-test boasts are likely a response to failing exams and public concern about his fitness.
- They suggest Democrats should demand a public, impartial cognitive exam to verify his claims.
Demand A Public, Independent Cognitive Test
- Challenge Trump to a live, public cognitive test administered by an independent evaluator.
- Line up bipartisan figures to attend and make the process transparent to the public.
Schedule Changes As Possible Warning Sign
- Reports say the president asks for fewer important meetings and staff urge him to appear more alert in public.
- Jennifer and Angie use these reports to argue this behavior corroborates cognitive decline.