Massachusetts – Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett was one of the most prominent figures to call Trump incompetent to lead the country, but those calls are growing louder by the day as more Democrats, watchdog groups, civil rights leaders and medical professionals raise questions about the president’s fitness for office.
The latest warning came from Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, who told The Daily Beast’s Joanna Coles that he believes President Donald Trump’s decline is becoming more visible, more serious and more dangerous.
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Speaking in an interview released few days ago, Moulton said he was not offering a medical diagnosis, but argued that Trump appears to be worsening in ways that should alarm the country.
Asked whether he had seen a decline in Trump’s speech patterns and public behavior over the last few years, Moulton did not soften his answer.
“I mean, again, I’m no doctor, I’m no psychologist, just — I’m no child psychologist, which might be more appropriate for the president, but he definitely seems to be getting worse,” he said.
“He really seems to be getting worse. He seems to be getting more senile.”
Moulton then pointed to Trump’s repeated references to cognitive testing, especially his habit of boasting about having “aced” the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, often known as the MoCA. To Moulton, the public bragging itself raises questions.
“I mean, you don’t talk about cognitive tests a lot if you’re not taking cognitive tests, and you only take cognitive tests if your doctors are concerned about your cognitive abilities,” he said. “So he really does seem to be getting senile.”
The congressman added that age affects everyone, but said the issue is far more serious when the person in question holds the presidency.
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In his view, the concern is not only whether Trump sounds different or appears physically changed, but whether his judgment has become more unstable while he controls decisions involving troops, the economy, national security and foreign policy.
“Most people can see that Donald Trump is dangerous, that he’s dangerous for our troops, for our country, for our economy, for our national security,” Moulton said.
“I mean, there’s a long list, but he definitely seems more dangerous now than he was even in his first term.”
The comments landed in the middle of a broader political storm over Trump’s mental and physical health. In recent weeks, questions have intensified around his public remarks, his social media posts, and visible marks on his hands that have drawn attention.
Critics have also pointed to escalatory language connected to the U.S. conflict with Iran, including remarks described by opponents as reckless and apocalyptic.
On April 7, the NAACP took the extraordinary step of calling for Trump’s removal under the 25th Amendment, saying it was the first such call in the organization’s 117-year history. NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson described Trump as “unfit, unwell, and unhinged,” and said his conduct posed a threat not only to Americans but also to the military and the world.
That same period brought similar pressure from Common Cause, which urged Vice President JD Vance and the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment and begin succession planning. The watchdog group cited Trump’s conduct around possible military action and argued that his behavior had crossed from political controversy into a question of basic capacity to govern.
Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, the ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, also moved formally, demanding a comprehensive cognitive and neurological evaluation from the White House physician.
Raskin cited what he described as increasingly incoherent, volatile and threatening statements, particularly involving Iran, and later pushed legislation tied to the 25th Amendment process.
Other Democrats have added their own blunt warnings.
Rep. Zoe Lofgren said Trump’s behavior showed signs of cognitive decline and argued he was not fit to serve. Sen. Andy Kim said Trump was “NOT fit to be Commander-in-Chief.” Figures including Hakeem Jeffries, Ted Lieu, Dave Min and Crockett have used sharp language of their own, describing Trump as unhinged, out of control or worse.
The concern has not been limited to politicians. A group of doctors and mental health professionals recently released a public statement declaring it their expert opinion that Trump is mentally unfit to be president.
The statement, reported by medical and mental health outlets, cited observable signs they said raised concerns about cognitive deterioration, judgment and impulse control.
Public unease also appears to be widening.
A Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos poll cited in recent reporting found that about 59% of Americans believe Trump is not mentally sharp enough to serve, while 55% said his physical health makes him unfit.
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Still, any attempt to remove a president through the 25th Amendment faces an extremely high bar. It would require action from Vice President Vance and a majority of the Cabinet, or another process involving Congress. So far, that has not happened, and Republican support for such a step remains minimal.
Trump, for his part, has dismissed criticism of his fitness and continued to point to cognitive test results as proof of his ability to serve. But Moulton’s warning shows the debate is no longer confined to whispers, partisan jabs or isolated outrage. It has become a growing public argument over whether the president’s behavior is merely combative politics, or something more dangerous.
