Renowned Psychiatrist Calls Trump’s Behavior ‘Abnormal and Pathological,’ Compares to Toddler Tactics
Top psychiatrist claims Trump's actions show signs of mental instability, citing 'toddler-like' behavior and nuclear weapon memes.
POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — A leading psychiatrist has raised fresh concerns about the mental state of former President Donald Trump, describing his conduct as “abnormal and pathological” and likening it to that of a toddler trying to assert control in moments of vulnerability.
Dr. Bandy Lee, a forensic and social psychiatrist who previously taught at Harvard and Yale, has long expressed worries about the 80-year-old former president’s well-being, a stance the White House has dismissed as politically motivated speculation. Lee is known for editing the 2017 book, The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump, and was among 36 doctors who signed an open letter earlier this year calling for his removal under the 25th Amendment due to a “marked deterioration in cognitive functioning.”
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In a recent interview, Lee highlighted several recent incidents that have heightened her concerns, including Trump’s claim during the 9/11 anniversary that he was carried from Ground Zero by firefighters. Multiple outlets found no evidence to support this statement, with New York Magazine labeling it a “weird lie.” Lee argued that such behavior reflects a pattern of self-aggrandizement, comparing it to a toddler’s need to be “ruler of the universe” to cope with feelings of helplessness. She also voiced alarm over Trump’s recent Truth Social posts, which featured images suggesting he was preparing to launch nuclear weapons.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
