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To many observers, domestically and overseas, the former president has been conducting himself unusually lately. Particularly on social media.

Recent Social Media Episodes

While a federal shutdown approached within the United States the previous week, Trump published a computer-generated clip that showed the House minority leader, the first Black House minority leader, sporting a Mexican hat and amplified facial hair, featuring traditional Mexican music behind the scenes.

Latino organizations criticized Trump's posts as "racist", "dangerous" and "reprehensible", however Trump intensified, posting a new video that featured him wearing a sombrero and playing the guitar with a representation of the minority leader.

Computer-Created Posts and Speculative Ideas

This wasn't the sole instance in which the president's conduct looked peculiar. The previous weekend Trump circulated to Truth Social an AI-generated fake video which promoted "therapeutic bed centers".

Each US resident will shortly obtain their own med bed card," the artificial version of Trump apparently seated in the Oval Office declared. Using this, you'll access assured entry to our fresh medical facilities managed by leading physicians throughout America."

Disregarding the truth that the notion of "therapeutic beds" constitutes a right-leaning speculative claim – a particular iteration suggests that official bodies and/or certain affluent citizens have access to medical bed-like devices that can cure almost every illness, while hiding the advancement – the president's share generated several queries.

Presidential Answer

The entry was finally taken down, yet it continues puzzling, and the White House's response failed to reduce the confusion.

In my opinion, the president watched the footage and published it, then removed it," the White House press secretary stated during questioning about the clip.

Other Concerning Incidents

Through a current presentation in the presidential residence during which Trump stated – against most existing evidence – that acetaminophen might relate to autism when consumed by pregnant women, Trump bewilderingly discussed about "specific aspects of brilliance that could be provided to newborns".

A week earlier, through a news conference with British prime minister Keir Starmer, the president mixed up Armenia with Albania while talking about a peace agreement created between the countries.

Church Tragedy Response

Regarding digital communications, on Sunday Trump wrote on his social media platform that he "received information" on a shooting at a Mormon church within Michigan causing four deaths.

He subsequently shared additional content. But it was not an update on the still unfolding tragedy within the state. Instead, three hours later, he shared a video that displayed multiple golden accessories and decorations.

Commanders Meeting

Setting aside Trump's confusing online behavior, Trump's physical public engagements have also become odd.

Recently, Trump gathered the nation's leading armed forces leaders to a meeting in Virginia. Speaking to senior defense officials, Trump, sounding drained, highlighted his purported accomplishments.

The United States is esteemed once more globally. We lacked respect under Biden," Trump stated. Observers saw him descending stairs awkwardly daily. Every day, the guy's falling down stairs."

Political Reactions

The presentation caused immediate alarm, comprising retired armed forces personnel. Former General Barry McCaffrey told MSNBC that the commander-in-chief's delivery was "one of the most bizarre, unsettling events I've ever encountered".

"The president seemed confused, exhausted, highly divisive, at times stupid," the retired officer commented.

Trump's presentation proved sufficient for Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, a Democratic congresswoman from Pennsylvania, to challenge the Republican congressional leader, the House speaker.

"The president seems unbalanced. He is unwell," the congresswoman informed Johnson.

Johnson appeared unconcerned regarding the statements. "Actually numerous people in your camp seem likewise," Johnson replied.