Health Expert Warns of Trump's Frontal Lobe Decline

Therapist claims president may have 'four months to live' due to cognitive issues

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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A licensed physical therapist has sparked speculation by claiming that former President Donald Trump may have 'four months to live' and is experiencing cognitive decline tied to frontal-lobe changes. The therapist, Adam James, argues that Trump's 'meandering' public remarks and moments of apparent confusion point to a decline, and he claims this is 'tied together' with changes in how the president organizes thoughts and filters what should remain unsaid.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing trend of diagnosing political leaders based on limited public information, rather than transparent medical reporting. It raises questions about the responsibility of public figures and media outlets in making unsubstantiated health claims, and the implications for political discourse when speculation is treated as fact.

The details

James frames his argument around frontotemporal dementia, stating that if it is FTD 'the life expectancy after diagnosis is roughly seven to 12 years,' and he claims Trump has displayed symptoms since before he was elected in 2016. He also speculates that Trump may be receiving 'IV diuretic medication to pull excess fluid off his body' based on bruising on the president's hands, which he dismisses as 'nonsense' to explain as from extensive handshaking.

  • In January 2026, Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos and, at points, appeared to confuse Greenland with Iceland.

The players

Adam James

A licensed physical therapist who has made claims about Donald Trump's cognitive decline and potential health issues.

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States, whose health has been the subject of speculation and unsubstantiated claims.

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What they’re saying

“His frontal lobe is shrinking inside his skull, and the MRIs will show this.”

— Adam James, Licensed Physical Therapist (ibtimes.co.uk)

“That's an IV injection site. That's not from handshaking. That's an IV injection site. That's IV diuretic medication to pull excess fluid off his body.”

— Adam James, Licensed Physical Therapist (ibtimes.co.uk)

What’s next

The claims made by Adam James about Donald Trump's health have not been verified by medical professionals or the former president's own doctors. It remains to be seen if any further investigation or medical evaluation will be conducted to substantiate or refute the therapist's assertions.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing trend of speculating about the health of political leaders based on limited public information, rather than relying on transparent medical reporting. It raises concerns about the responsibility of public figures and media outlets in making unsubstantiated health claims, and the potential impact on political discourse when conjecture is treated as fact.