The former president of the United State Donald Trump’s mental health is being questioned, as he seems to derail from answering questions at town hall and interview.
The 78 years old town hall in Oaks, Pennsylvania, was abruptly cut short on Monday evening after two attendees needed medical attention, and then took an unusual turn after they were taken from the venue.
Trump was fielding questions from voters, with South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem moderating, when a man in the crowd apparently fainted about 30 minutes into the session.
“That looks a little bit bad,” Trump said as a stretcher was brought into the site.
While the man was being treated, the Q&A stopped, and during the pause, Trump asked his staff backstage to “work quickly” and play “Ave Maria” — one of his favorite songs. The crowd also sang “God Bless America” a capella.
Soon after the man was taken out of the venue, Trump began answering a question on immigration when another medical incident interrupted the town hall.
“Ave Maria” came back on as event staffers made their way to the individual. Trump then requested a different version of “Ave Maria,” sung by Luciano Pavarotti, a favorite artist of his.
Trump later decided to preempt the remainder of the town hall, offering an explanation for the change in plans he stated: “Let’s not do any more questions. Let’s just listen to music,Who the hell wants to hear questions, right?”
Several songs off of the former president’s playlist played for the next 40 minutes, including “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World” by James Brown as Trump and Noem stood on stage, and Trump swayed to the music while Noem smiled and clapped.
“An American Trilogy” by Elvis Presley and “Nothing Compares 2 U,” by the late Sinead O’Connor — two of his favorite songs — filled the room as Trump and Noem periodically half-danced and listened to the playlist. O’Connor’s estate previously requested that Trump stop playing the song at his campaign events. A group of supporters was also standing by Noem and Trump on stage.
The Trump campaign Twitter account said the former president “turned this town hall into a concert.”
“Something very special is happening in Pennsylvania right now at the Trump townhall,” Trump campaign communications director Steven Cheung said in a post on X. “@realDonaldTrump is unlike any politician in history, and it’s great.”
Trump departed the stage to “November Rain” by Guns N’ Roses and glad-handed with voters who stayed throughout the duration of Trump’s playlist as “Memory” from the musical “Cats” played.
Harris’ campaign account posted on social media about the town hall that the former president “acted confused when asked if they should end the event and play a walk off song” and showed video from the event. Harris posted on X, “Hope he’s okay.”
He returned to the campaign trail on Tuesday at the Economic Club of Chicago where he completely melted down in front of the crowd, going on long, rambling answers that did not answer the questions posed.
As a result, many are now questioning whether or not Trump is fully mentally capable of serving as Commander in Chief. Trump began the interview by railing against Detroit, Michigan again, attacking the residents that live in Detroit. This has become a common attack line used by Trump on the campaign trail.
Later, Trump proceeded to talk about the January 6th insurrection, and when asked whether he would commit to a peaceful transition of power this time around, he noted that last time was a peaceful transition as well, even though hundreds of rioters tried to destroy the Capitol Building.
The interview continued to go down the rails for Trump as he decided to tell auto workers in the crowd that a child could do their jobs and that putting together a car was as simple as putting together a LEGO set.
Trump finished off the interview with probably the most concerning answer out of the bunch, when asked about his thoughts about antitrust actions against Google. He completely dodged the question, whether intentionally or unintentionally, and proceeded to talk about Department of Justice actions in Virginia.
Told his supporters to go out and vote on “January 5th” —Rambled about Hannibal Lecter, a cannibal serial killer who is not real —Acted confused when asked if they should end the event and play a walk off song —Stood frozen and silent on stage as music played for 30+ minutes and the crowd poured out of the venue
Overall, a very concerning interview from the former whose mental acuity is being questioned and ridiculed.
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