Trump Assassination Attempt: Cognitive Health Observations 

Please keep the comments respectful! Since mental health of presidential candidates is a kitchen table topic for most, I thought this was worthy of an impartial breakdown.

Keep in mind that Trump doesn't smoke, drink or abuse drugs. Another significant factor.

You mean Trump was faster reacting than the Secret Service.

I am a health coach and am AMAZED at how little people are willing to sacrifice to live their best life…my mother-in-law is 82 and languishing in a nursing home, after a lifetime of little to no exercise and a processed food lifestyle. My mother, the same age, is fully mobile, still driving, taking care of her entire mobile home park, and pretty damn sharp. She still walks a brisk 3-4 miles a day and eats mostly clean, whole foods. Such a difference. I wish people would wake up and take charge of their health and aging process.

Trump eats steak

It's really admirable when you see older people taking care of their health. My grandmother is 82 but goes to the gym 3 times a week, socializes, and has a really good mind. On the other hand, I see other people who simply don't care about their own lives, and the problem is that they become a burden to their families.

I agree. Exercise is crucial! My Dad is 77yrs old, a contractor, still out building homes. He is active daily and his mind is as sharp as always. We have to continue to move it or lose it. Thanks for posting this!

On one hand Trump has had a terrible diet all his life, on the other hand he doesn’t smoke, do drugs and never drank alcohol. He probably also doesn’t eat sugar in the quantities of a super addict like me😭

My granddad used to walk a lot but in his later years he would still walk 6 km every day. He always ate very moderately with minimal to no sugar. He had covid two times, no vaccine and was fine. He died in his sleep peacefully at 94.

My grown son had a mental health incident during covid… he had lost a lot of weight and I am convinced it was directly related to him not taking care of himself. We brought him home and my husband and I monitored him 24/7 - there were ZERO mental health resources available. nothing. nada. I did the only thing I could do which was to put him on a nutritional program (increased meat/protein intake, eating small meals frequently for gentle weight gain, NAC, l-theanine, and other supplements and light exercise. He still had to take a low dose med for awhile once we could get him to a psychiatrist but I am 100% convinced a major part of his healing was in part to the nutrition fixes. I am happy to say that he is aware and respects the benefits of nutrition/exercise for his brain and he is happily married and doing well! We also have a great line of communication with his wife and if there are ANY flickers of incident we all go into protocol mode. Thankfully it’s very rare he has tiny relapses now.

I was watching it live. The most extraordinary, courageous thing I've ever seen.

I appreciate your sane words.

It appears that no matter your age you should be challenging yourself somewhat to stay fit and to exercise. An active lifestyle is the key.

Great objective analysis. Thank you for not being afraid of a controversial topic

EXCELLENT analysis of both the aged & the shooter - in terms of diet, exercise, age , socialization & mental health. Thank you!

I’m a LEGAL immigrant and proud US citizen. I love this country and can’t wait to vote for Mr Trump AGAIN!

I love your channel for health stuff and appreciate how you covered this with such care.

Great commentary at the end regarding political violence only potentially discouraging worthy and competent people from running for govt. so true, very impartial, thank you for a sane voice in insane times. I’ve started following your content more after several serious health issues arising. Thanks for all you do!

I've always enjoyed your content. You really have guts to even roll this one out. Love it. 👍

My grandma is 91 years old and is always outside gardening. She doesn't move as fast as she used to, but she always tries to do stuff she shouldn't be doing. She worries me when I'm not there to help, but i know it keeps her going

Very well said!

Thank you for the video. I never thought about it this way. Mr. Trump is really ALERT!!!

My 85 yr grandpa golfs a full course 3x a week, and mows his half acre with a push mower. He eats what he wants. And he’s constantly keeping his mind sharp. It’s a stark contrast to those who stop activity in retirement and quickly decline. I can only hope and plan to devote my time to keep that drive at that age.

Yes. The interesting thing is that he's not pumping iron. He's not a weightlifter. He golfs. Even that lighter amount of exercise does wonderful things to the body and brain. Also, interesting to note, it's not like the guy is known for a perfect diet. This puts even more emphasis on the activity. Cool topic. Appreciated it.

Thank you for pointing out these facts. I don’t think I could move so fast and I’m 62.

Thank you!! 🙏

Thank you for this.

What blows my mind is there is people out there that’s saying it’s staged.

You “on a hike”- great life style!

I've watched your channel for a long time, you always put out great content. This is completely unexpected and I'm very grateful that you addressed the importance of exercise and the comparison of cognitive ability between the two contenders. Great job, keep up the great work.

Thanks for your thoughtful review.

Hey! Really good commentary at the end.

Thank you, you are appreciated. It’s really hard to say anything these days without having to “ walk on egg shells” someone is always triggered. It’s time we get back to civility and recognizing that we are all human and treat each other again with respect. You have always strived to be objective and science based which is very important. No one gets it right 100% of the time, but we are to test everything and hold on to what’s good. Thanks for all the years of fascinating content! Please don’t allow a few comments to deter you in anyway from speaking.

There is a lot of heartless people that show their true colors when it comes to politics. The world needs more civility. You did an excellent job at staying neutral and I hope you won’t be dragged for giving your scientific observation.

Yes, most of these tragedies are linked to the mental health illness epidemic! Thank you for sharing your perspective!

Great points!

Great video!

Mike, it might be a good idea to link that one episode in the show notes that you did about the link between nutrition and the decaying mental health of our youth. Just my 2 cents. Thank you.

Great breakdown , Mike! Thanks for your faithfulness to health issues! They affect us all!

The "shoe test" first demonstrated by W during a press conference should be standard for presidents.

Keep in mind that during his time at the white house Trump talked about eating mcdonalds because the food is already made before he shows up, and how he trusts it to be sanitary. Since leaving Trump looks like he lost at least 30lbs, not to mention he's out walking, golfing in the sun regularly. He had good acuity for a politician in general let alone someone over 70.

i like this perspective. never thought about the mental aspect of things. great video!

I was amazed how quickly he dropped to the ground. That was really unexpected.

FABULOUS analysis!! For someone who’s not in politics, you made so many excellent points. Thank you for your humanity and love for our country. 🇺🇸❤

Honestly, he initially seemed surprised (as any of us would). But I think he actually ducked because the secret service was already yelling get down get down even before they reached him.

Exactly what I'd expect to hear from someone as grounded as Mike.

Great breakdown. I hadn’t equated his response time with his cognitive capacity. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I also wish that we were all less divided.

This is the best video you have ever come out with

Thank you for your insight. Trump also has a powerful strong positive mindset. Good insight Mike !

I like how you explained that firearms etc must have humans to become dangerous. I enjoyed the analysis and it is a good example to remind us all to be physically active. I miss Whatcom County as that is where I was raised.

A man’s character can be tested when in crisis. He’s 78 yrs old !

Good on him. RFK Jr is in insane shape too. Very fit and works out everyday too! Another good option and he’s very much about eating healthy and working out

Great analysis. Donald Trump is sharp and seeing him recover from this horrible event with such stamina and determination is impressive! He isn’t only physically strong, but also mentally and spiritually strong. It’s inspiring.

Thank you for this terrific analysis. I'm so grateful our past and future president is safe.

He started ducking before Secret Service reacted! The failure of his Secret Service detail was appalling! Somehow Trump has impressive situational awareness, especially at his age, and it saved his life.

He also doesn't drink alcohol so his brain is so Sharp! Incredible! So thankful he is okay!

Appreciate you covering this, it's definitely a point worth making.

Love this analysis!!! Thanks so much Mike. I appreciate the impartiality and the focus on health, no matter what your politics are.

Thank you for your commentary. I agree with your assessment.

I once read that Trump gets little sleep yet maintains a rigorous schedule. Knowing myself at age 68 I’ve come to the conclusion that my inability to handle stress appropriately exhausts me. I believe he is so self confident he is unflappable and doesn’t react negatively to stressors.

Appreciation and support for voicing this.

Great observations. Thank you for your sharing! 🙏

Great episode

Redacted just did a live and 24 minutes in there's a compilation video of several sources synced to the same timing that is very eye opening. You also see the people around the fireman who died shielding his family, and one woman whaling in terror.

Omg mike this was n incredible video. Thank u

Let's keep in mind Trump is almost 80. His mind is sharp for his age.

What amazes me is in that moment, Trump didn't know if he was hit, if he was about to die. And for all he knew, his dying words were going to be fight, fight, fight.

Thanks Mike. No matter how you look at it, Trump is an incredible man.

Trump has always struck me as one of those fat but fit guys. I've been in that body state before. I could run a marathon 40 pounds overweight. Have done so in fact. As I've heard before, the physical metrics are correlated with but don't necessarily cause the positive effect. Free will is where it starts. Trump gushes conviction, whatever else you may think about him. That tends to manifest in the flesh. It's all real, especially your thoughts.

Great video! Thank you! I will exercise more and vote for Trump!

Age is just a number. It is all lifestyle based. I have totally learned that from your channel. I don’t like Biden, but it is very sad watching the decline.

Very interesting comparison, and a great video. New follower from Eastern WA.

Nice job of addressing controversial subject matter in a calm, reasoned, objective way.

The kid's a pawn.

I always enjoy your reasoned assessments and this was excellent--and very brave of you to cover 💕

Great video! Thank you for speaking to this. People are trying to say age is the issue but I know extremely sharp 85 yr olds and even those in their 90’s. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see the health and mental differences between Biden and Trump. I think anyone voting for Biden at this point with his extreme mental decline (which was clear even in 2020) should really question their sanity.

Amazing conservatives aren't even bringing up all the rhetoric from Biden's own mouth.

Thank you!!

So agree with you 100% I so appreciate you did this I love your content content and love everything you talk about

I also think that it was said that he was wearing an earpiece and was told to get down right when this happened. Still doesn't negate his reaction time but he had some support when this happened.

My mother is 95 and never exercised. She is sharp but is in a wheel chair (due to a knee problem). She has eaten junk for years. Look at Trump's siblings. They are all gone. Though his reflexes are strong, I don't think he is healthy. Check out his ear lobe. He has Frank's sign.

This was refreshing, Thank You.

A fucking warrior! Biden couldn't get up himself when he fell on his bike.

YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW

Wow, this is a video I wouldn’t have expected but he is totally on point. Very unique and refreshing take on this tragic event. It’s totally the analysis of this tragedy that I didn’t know I needed. Thank you!

Trump has more energy and focus than most 20 year olds. He is a marvel in every sense!!

Honestly he reacted better than some trained "professionals" Also wonderful job handling the topic, the focus on the health aspect of it and not the political climate is very professional and much appreciated.

Excellent Respective

Trump doesn't exercise, unless you count walking to his golf cart.

Interesting take. I was also interested in watching the reactions of Trump and citizens at the rally. In a video from a slightly different angle there's a woman close by who happened to be recording the crowd on her light coloured mobile phone... she's holding it up to her face. It takes her a few seconds after the gunshots to react and duck down, showing how less present in the moment she was than those around her. Something to learn from that too perhaps.

Thank you for this content! Love it!!! Nutrition and exercise are so important to mental health and longevity!

Great analysis, hope elder citizens derive same insight you did from this event.

I think Trump is in such great shape because of his relationship to stress, he sees everything as a challenge instead of an insurmountable hurdle, and has been very successful in life which obviously raises his dopamine and has a most profoundly anabolic effect. I say this as someone who doesn’t deal with stress nearly as well 😂

Amazing insight

Please tell my wife that golfing is good for my health. What a special man Trump is!!

Appreciate the different point of view on this issue.

Good point. Also noteworthy is Trump doesn’t and has never drank.

Keeping politics out of it, I feel for Biden. It's sad that he's being put out there like a puppet and the time he has clarity but realizes he can't get the words out is heart breaking. But, he shouldn't be president with his mental faculties the way they are. Cognitively Trump is in a better position for sure.

Really interesting topic. No one else covered that aspect. Great video!👍

What happened to the white balance and lighting in this video?