Top Psychiatrist Claims Trump Acts Like ‘Toddler’ to Mask Helplessness
High-profile psychiatrist claims Trump's behavior reflects deep-seated helplessness, comparing him to a toddler. New concerns over his mental state emerge.
POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — A leading psychiatrist has raised fresh concerns about President Donald Trump’s mental state, describing his actions as resembling those of a ‘toddler’ in an effort to cope with feelings of powerlessness.
Dr. Bandy Lee, a renowned forensic and social psychiatrist who previously taught at Harvard and Yale, has long criticized the president’s health, a stance the White House has dismissed as politically motivated speculation. Lee co-edited the 2017 book *The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump* and was among 36 doctors who signed an open letter calling for his removal under the 25th Amendment, citing a “marked deterioration in cognitive functioning.”
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In a recent interview, Lee expressed heightened worry over Trump’s behavior, including his claim during the 9/11 anniversary that he had been carried away from Ground Zero by firefighters. Multiple outlets found no evidence to support this, and media outlets labeled it a “weird lie.” Lee suggested that Trump’s need to center himself in major historical events stems from a fragile sense of self, likening it to a toddler’s desire to be “ruler of the universe” to counter feelings of helplessness. She also voiced concern over recent posts on Truth Social that appeared to depict Trump preparing to launch nuclear weapons.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
