a Special Counsel’s Comments on Joe Biden’s Age It sparked a lively debate about the president’s mental strength compared to potential Republican nominee Donald Trump.Veteran columnist Walter Shapiro (who doesn’t reveal his age) talks about Biden’s decision to run for re-election. “It may prove to be the most selfish act by a Democratic president in modern history.”
So far in this year’s campaign, Biden’s age has received far more attention than his record as one of America’s most capable presidents — so competent that Trump has He often tries to take credit for Biden’s accomplishments. As the stock market reached unprecedented heights, President Trump recently trumpeted “This is the Trump Stock Market” on his own social media sites.
Biden has led the recovery from the pandemic (all jobs lost to the coronavirus; got it back by 2022) along with the economy. Stronger than any other country. America’s infrastructure is finally It has been restored and is being made by the state. unprecedented investment In the area of clean energy and climate change resilience.Wealth of Black and Hispanic Families grown From 2019 to 2022, the rates were 61% and 47%, respectively, and 31% for white households.
The worst thing you can say about Biden’s accomplishments is that he doesn’t boast about them enough.
When it comes to personal qualities, age is not the most important issue in this election. A candidate’s values, motivations, and deeper mental health are important.
Armchair psychiatrists have speculated about Trump’s sanity since he began his candidacy in 2015. But experts are also analyzing Mr. Trump’s cognitive and emotional state, and we need to pay attention. Some of their diagnoses are surprisingly prescient, and it is unlikely that what they find will change. Based on Trump’s statements, the situation will get even worse if he regains presidential power.
Dr. Bundy X. Lee is a psychiatrist. bestselling books of 2019 We compiled the results of a survey of 37 mental health experts who evaluated President Trump’s mental state. A month before the 2020 election, Dr. Lee warned that President Trump would choose to “destroy the world” rather than be a “loser” because of his narcissistic personality.
Lee told Salon. Author Matthew Roza When an extreme narcissist like Trump experiences a total defeat, such as an election defeat, it can trigger widespread destruction and a reign of terror, leading to revenge against the entire nation that failed him. ” he said.
The doctor predicted that if Mr. Trump loses, he “might use every frivolous and obstructive way to challenge the election results in selected states, no matter the margin of loss.” . He may refuse to let him step down. and “He could.” eggs of his supporters He will resort to violence, or at least do everything in his power to prevent them from accepting the legitimacy of President Biden. ”
That’s exactly what happened. Since President Trump’s defeat, It was a trigger He made death threats against the judge, jurors and witnesses during the trial, and vowed to use his presidential powers. Retaliation against his enemies. He has openly spoken of his plan to destroy the democracy that “failed him.”
During his time in office, President Trump repeatedly avoided responsibility for his misdeeds.he is the only president impeached twiceBut Republicans helped him avoid conviction in the Senate. One watchdog group reported that Trump had amassed an “astonishing record of uncharged criminal conduct” while running for president and serving as president.Counted by Center for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) 48 criminal charges Trump was not indicted on any charges from 2015 to 2017, in part because of the Justice Department. Policy not to indict a sitting president.
After losing the election, Trump oversaw: Fake voter conspiracy It fulfilled Dr. Lee’s prediction that he would steal Biden’s victory and “challenge the election results of selected states in every frivolous and obstructive manner.”he mobs unleashed As Lee said, he is “inciting his supporters to commit acts of violence” at the Capitol.
Dr. John D. Gartner, a widely published psychologist who teaches at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, warned in 2017 that President Trump’s behavior was typical. “Malignant Narcissism” Includes narcissistic personality disorder, antisocial behavior, and paranoid traits. Gartner says President Trump also hypomania A temperament that needs constant stimulation, which explains why Trump is president. insatiable appetite To attract media attention. He concluded that “Donald Trump is dangerously mentally ill and temperamentally incapable of being president.”
Mr. Trump has made it clear that he cannot lose the presidency. Since his defeat in 2020, he has become increasingly anti-democratic, unfettered, vindictive and irrational. Other countries around the world are also finding the following after surveying international politicians, diplomats, and analysts about the second Trump presidency. The Guardian newspaper reported They consider Trump “dangerous, stupid, irrational, terrifying, terrifying, irresponsible, a clown, and a disaster.”
Mr. Trump’s record supports the judgment of his former chief of staff, General John Kelly, that he is “deeply flawed.” “I think we really need to take a step back,” Kelly said. “I think we need to think more seriously about who we choose.”
It is certainly so.
Fair or not, Biden’s age has become an issue. Voters need to consider the mental strength of both candidates. But you should also evaluate each candidate’s personality, temperament, and mental health.There is a difference forgetful and delusional.
The Democratic Party has a capable replacement for the president. California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Maryland Representative Jamie Raskin are frequently mentioned, along with Vice President Kamala Harris. However, Joe Biden should not be allowed to withdraw from the race due to President Trump’s attacks or polls. Because of his long and honorable service to his country, President Biden has the right to decide for himself whether seeking four more years is in the best interest of the United States and the world.
William S. BeckerHe is co-editor and contributor to “.Democracy Unchained: How to Rebuild Government for the People.”and contributors Democracy in a hotter erawas selected by Nature magazine as one of the top five science books of 2023. He previously served as a senior official in the Wisconsin Department of Justice. He currently serves as executive director of the Presidential Climate Action Project (PCAP), a nonpartisan climate policy think tank unaffiliated with the White House.
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