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On Saturday afternoon, MSNBC host Katie Phang raised an alarming scenario: Donald Trump could win the upcoming presidential election, only to face physical or mental health decline once in office, possibly invoking the 25th Amendment. Phang highlighted how the amendment, designed to remove an incapacitated president, was rumored to be considered toward the end of Trump’s first term and could be relevant again given his current age and behavior. told by Yahoo.
Phang emphasized that Trump, now four years older, has exhibited multiple signs of decline, causing concern among his critics and political analysts. During the segment, Phang referenced a recent New York Times report, which noted that Trump has refused to release “even the most basic information about his health.” This refusal raised questions for Phang, leading her to ask, “What is he hiding?”
In a pointed commentary, Phang painted a vivid picture of the former president’s current condition. “Donald Trump, who is 78 years old and regularly frequents McDonald’s and loves his Diet Coke, would end his second term as the oldest person ever to serve as president of the United States. In fact, he would be 82 years, seven months, and six days old when his term ends in January of 2029,” she explained.
“But Trump refuses to release the most basic information about his health, and it kinda makes you wonder what’s he hiding,” Phang continued. She also pointed to his increasingly erratic behavior, noting that “his rambling, meandering speeches have led to mental health experts going on the record concerned about potential cognitive decline.” Phang added that Trump’s history of “shocking gaffes and outbursts” raises the prospect that his condition could deteriorate further during a second term.
Phang then posed a critical question: “So what happens if Donald Trump dies or becomes incapacitated and can no longer serve as president?” She explained that under Section 1 of the 25th Amendment, the vice president would automatically assume the presidency in such a case. Phang didn’t mince words when warning of the implications. “I will state it plainly: J.D. Vance is a heartbeat away from the presidency of the United States.”
Phang’s concerns extended beyond Trump’s health to the potential vice president, J.D. Vance. She noted that Vance “has poll numbers labeling him the least popular vice presidential candidate of the 21st century,” attributing this to his extremist views on issues like childcare and the 2020 election. “Not admitting your running mate lost the last election is a huge red flag that you have an issue with the truth,” Phang remarked. report from The Guardian.
As Trump continues his campaign for a second term, the question of his health looms large, and the possibility of the 25th Amendment being invoked has become a focal point of debate among political observers.
