Trending Now - Experts Sound Alarm on Trump's Deteriorating Mental State

WHO:

Alternet - A group of 36 top mental health experts issued a public statement regarding President Trump.

Alternet - Dr. Henry Abraham, a psychiatrist formerly of Tufts University, is the chief signatory of the letter.

Alternet - Dr. Bandy X. Lee, a psychiatrist formerly from Tufts University, is one of the 36 psychiatrists behind the letter.

Alternet - White House spokesman David Ingle responded to the statement.

WHAT:

Alternet - The mental health experts warned that Trump is exhibiting symptoms of mental instability that could endanger the safety of Americans.

Alternet - The experts described symptoms including "bizarre and impulsive behavior," "factual confusions," and "extreme, seemingly uncontrollable rage."

Alternet - Trump has reportedly made as many as 150 social media posts in one night.

Yahoo - A new poll shows Trump losing support among Republican-leaning Independents, with only half supporting him now compared to nearly three-quarters during his first term.

Yahoo - Trump's overall disapproval rating has reached 62 percent, a record for his presidency.

Yahoo - Harry Enten, CNN’s chief data analyst, described Trump's support as experiencing an "absolute collapse."

WHERE:

Alternet - The statement was directed to Congress.

Yahoo - The polling data pertains to the United States.

WHEN:

Alternet - The public statement from the mental health experts was issued on a Tuesday.

Alternet - The initial statement to Congress was made last month.

Alternet - Trump spoke to Republicans in January regarding the midterms.

Yahoo - The polling data reflects current sentiments, with a comparison to Trump's performance in the November 2024 election.

WHY:

Alternet - The experts argue that Trump's unchecked authority to launch nuclear weapons, combined with his mental instability, poses a danger.

Yahoo - Voters blame Trump for rising living costs and ongoing issues such as the war with Iran and high gas prices.

HOW:

Alternet - The experts urged that lawful steps be taken to remove Trump from office, including invoking the 25th amendment or impeachment.

Alternet - Dr. Lee called for congressional leaders to retake their constitutional authority over war to prevent the use of nuclear weapons.

(UPDATED May 6, 2026 04:14 UTC)

A group of 36 leading mental health experts, including Dr. Henry Abraham and Dr. Bandy X. Lee, has issued a public statement warning that President Trump is showing signs of mental instability that could threaten the safety of Americans. They described symptoms such as bizarre and impulsive behavior, factual confusions, and extreme rage, while also noting that Trump's disapproval rating has reached a record 62 percent, with support among Republican-leaning Independents dwindling. The experts are urging Congress to take lawful action, including the invocation of the 25th Amendment or impeachment, to address what they see as a dangerous situation given Trump's unchecked authority to launch nuclear weapons.