In the aftermath of his South Carolina primary win, Trump's mental acuity became a focal point for critics and concerned citizens alike.

A video from a Fox News interview, where Trump contested the 2020 election results with host Bret Baier, became a particular point of contention. Viewers expressed alarm at Trump's insistence on debunked claims, with one social media user emphasizing the need for a psychiatric evaluation, citing Trump as "a danger to himself and all of us."

Another instance that raised eyebrows was Trump's reference to Alaska as "Amaska" during a separate interview, further compounding worries about his mental sharpness. Despite these blunders, Trump has publicly lauded his cognitive abilities.

He recounted acing a cognitive test, detailing its progression from simple identification tasks to more complex mathematical problems, aiming to dispel doubts about his mental fitness.

Trump has also defended his verbal slip-ups as intentional, attributing them to sarcasm or a pointed effort to highlight perceived influences on President Joe Biden's administration.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump clarified his occasional substitution of "Obama" for "Biden" as indicative of external control over the current administration, dismissing claims of cognitive impairment as politically motivated attacks.

Moreover, Trump has touted the results of a cognitive test taken during a physical exam, asserting a perfect score and challenging Biden to undergo a similar assessment. He linked Biden's policy decisions, such as open borders, lack of energy independence, and support for "woke" military initiatives, to potential cognitive decline, suggesting that a test could reveal the rationale behind such "CRAZY" policies.

As the 2024 election looms, Trump's mental fitness remains a contentious issue, with public figures and voters alike scrutinizing his every word and action for signs of cognitive decline.

The debate over Trump's mental state underscores the broader concerns about leadership and competency in the highest echelons of American politics, with implications that could resonate well beyond the campaign trail.