Poll: Americans View Donald Trump as Erratic with Age

A recent Thomson Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 61% of Americans, including 30% of Republicans, believe President Donald Trump has become erratic with age. This sentiment comes ahead of his State of the Union address. The poll also shows a decline in the perception of Donald Trump's mental sharpness, with only 45% now describing him as mentally sharp, down from 54% in September 2023. Despite these concerns, Donald Trump's overall approval rating has remained stable at 40%. The United States===White House, through spokesman Davis Ingle, dismissed the poll findings as 'fake and desperate narratives.' The survey also highlighted a broader concern among Americans regarding the age of political leadership, with 79% agreeing that elected officials in Washington, D.C., are too old. Donald Trump, who returned to office at 78 and will turn 80 in June, is set to surpass Joe Biden as the oldest president in U.S. history. His presidency has been marked by rapid policy changes, including tariffs and immigration crackdowns, and an often-angry public tone.