Trump's massive banner set off alarms for psychologist
New banners depicting U.S. President Donald Trump are hung on the Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Dr. John Gartner, a psychologist and psychotherapist, expressed concern about the Trump administration's decision to display a massive banner featuring President Donald Trump's face on the Department of Justice building. During an appearance on "The Daily Beast Podcast," Gartner characterized the move as "particularly creepy" and argued it represents another sign of Trump's declining cognitive health. He suggested Trump may be experiencing "sundowning," a phenomenon associated with dementia, citing Trump's disinhibited behavior and irregular sleep patterns. Gartner noted Trump's lack of intellectual curiosity and concentration, emphasizing his primary interest is self-aggrandizement and displaying his name and image. Gartner underscored the disturbing nature of placing the banner on the Justice Department building, given Trump's documented efforts to persecute political enemies while protecting allies and removing names from Epstein files.

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