Trump dementia concerns addressed by nephew Fred Trump III: 'It runs in the family'

Fred Trump III, the nephew of President Donald Trump, has voiced concerns over his uncle's mental state, suggesting dementia could be a factor, an issue he claims runs in their family.

He delves into the family's sordid history in his book "All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way", which sheds light on the Trump lineage and its challenges. It also reveals a worrying pattern of alleged dementia.

Speaking candidly last Friday, Fred Trump III shared his unease, observing what he believes to be familiar signs of cognitive decline in the president.

He recounted how their grandfather, also the father of Donald Trump, struggled with Alzheimer's disease for eight years before his death in 1999. On air, Trump III did not hold back, stating: "You know, Donald said, 'Oh, my father was tiptop until the end.' I can assure you, that was not the case. I know what I saw in my grandfather."

Fred drew parallels between the symptoms exhibited by other relatives, including Trump's cousin John Walters, who suffered from dementia, and the conduct he perceives in the president.

He elaborated on his experience with cognitive decline within his family: "I know what I saw in Donald's older sister, my aunt Maryanne, who in the end ... I am not a doctor, I don't pretend to be. I just, I know the warning signs from both of my grandfathers."

He added: "Donald's cousin, John Walters, had dementia. It runs in the family. He looks older. And I get it ... anybody who is in that office looks different than when they come out.

"But the things he's spewing and the craziness, and he just can't stick to a message. And he used to be able to stick to a message."

His sister, Mary Trump, has also written books on the subject. Both siblings had publicly backed Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, only for Trump to secure a second term in the Oval Office.

This mirrors Trump's own strategy during his campaign against President Joe Biden, where he focused on alleging a "cognitive decline" in his opponent.

While polls indicated voters were concerned about Biden's mental sharpness, these worries were matched by similar doubts over Trump's cognitive health.