America’s “Bad Emperor” Problem
President Donald Trump, now 79 and the oldest sitting president in U.S. history, is facing intensifying scrutiny over his physical stamina, mental acuity, and ability to govern, as multiple reports document him nodding off during cabinet meetings, working drastically reduced hours, and ex
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