## Pelosi Alleges Trump Has Dementia, Defends Biden
### Pelosi's Claims and Biden's Defense
Pelosi Alleges Trump Has Dementia, Defends Biden
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi raised concerns about former President Donald Trump's mental acuity, suggesting that health care professionals have indicated he may have dementia. In an interview with CNN's Dana Bash, Pelosi also expressed her support for President Joe Biden following his widely criticized debate performance.
### Allegations of Trump's Dementia
Pelosi Alleges Trump Has Dementia, Defends Biden
When asked by Bash if she believed Biden should step aside, Pelosi responded by raising concerns about Trump's mental health. "There are health care professionals who think that Trump has dementia," she asserted. Pelosi further claimed that Trump's "connection, his thoughts do not go together" and that "he doesn't even know the truth."
### Defense of Biden
Pelosi Alleges Trump Has Dementia, Defends Biden
Pelosi staunchly defended Biden's capabilities, emphasizing that lawmakers who interact with him closely witness his awareness of current issues. She countered criticism of Biden's debate performance, acknowledging it as a "bad night" but highlighting his accomplishments and overall effectiveness as president. Pelosi stated that Biden has "won the nomination" and that he should continue running and "take the ball over the finish line."
### Reaction to Pelosi's Statements
Pelosi's comments sparked mixed reactions. Some individuals supported her concerns about Trump's mental health, while others dismissed them as politically motivated. The New York Times columnist Tom Friedman called on Biden to drop out of the race, citing the poor performance in the debate. However, Pelosi maintained that Biden remains the Democratic nominee and that he will ultimately be victorious in the election.
