Robert Reich argues that Trump’s social media posts, calls to prosecute political opponents and actions involving prosecutors warrant scrutiny as possible signs of cognitive decline. Reich criticizes media coverage and says it should investigate Trump’s mental fitness, while the article provides no medical assessment.
ALSO MENTIONED Erik Siebert, Acting U.S. attorney who resigned after expressing concerns about evidence against Comey and James; James Comey, Former FBI director targeted by Trump and indicted in the article’s account; Kash Patel, FBI director cited on the agents present at the January 6 riot; Letitia James, New York attorney general whom Trump sought to have prosecuted; Lindsey Halligan, Trump’s former personal attorney who took Siebert’s place
