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Donald Trump’s involuntary spasms raise concerns in a psychologist’s video analysis, suggesting potential neurological issues. Wikimedia Commons/Gage Skidmore

A licensed clinical psychologist has raised concerns over Donald Trump after releasing a video analysis highlighting what he describes as 'distinctly involuntary spasms' during recent public appearances.

Dr John Paul Garrison, an American licensed clinical and forensic psychologist specialising in body language, analysed footage from two recent events and noted that the recurring right-arm tremors could indicate potential damage to the brain or a neurodegenerative condition.

Analysing the Footage of Distinctly Involuntary Spasms

In his recent video, Garrison examined Trump across two distinct speaking engagements. The psychologist suggested that the former president continues to display concerning neurological indicators, arguing that a decline in his physical and cognitive condition appears to have accelerated over the past year, potentially worsened by his advanced age.

The first recording analysed by Garrison captured an indoor round-table gathering alongside multiple technology company chief executives. While Trump stood away from the central lectern and listened to remarks delivered by other participants, a distinct tremor appeared in his right arm.

Garrison observed that this specific physical issue became notably more pronounced throughout the meeting, with the former president showing outward indicators of growing physical discomfort.

Garrison stated that the onset of these spasms often coincides with moments of restlessness. Noting that Trump frequently displays impatience when others speak, Garrison argued that such agitation increases the likelihood of these involuntary movements. Observing Trump's right hand twitching in the footage, Garrison suggested that the former president seemed aware the tremor might occur.

A second event took place outdoors on the White House grounds, where Trump answered questions from reporters near an under-construction helipad. During a digression regarding flagpoles, Garrison highlighted another twitching movement in Trump's right hand, indicating the symptom was not merely an isolated event.

'So, as you can see, President Trump seems to have a distinct spasm on one side,' Garrison explained during his visual breakdown. Emphasising the repetitive nature of the right-sided movement across both venues, he added, 'What we're seeing is what appears to be distinctly involuntary spasms, particularly from the right side.'

Clinical Warnings Over Potential Damage to the Brain

Discussing the potential causes of these tremors, Garrison noted that such symptoms could indicate a neurodegenerative disease. He specifically cited conditions such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, or Lewy body dementia as potential explanations.

'This could also come with post-stroke behaviour,' Garrison stated during his assessment. 'There can be damage to certain areas of the brain that can cause this, but we are seeing something distinct, and it appears to be involuntary.'

Lewy body dementia develops when abnormal microscopic protein deposits accumulate within brain tissue, disrupting cognitive pathways and physical coordination.

According to published medical guidance from the Mayo Clinic, the disorder frequently presents with physical tremors, marked sleep disruptions, and autonomic difficulties, including problems managing bowel and bladder function.

Garrison noted that because the right-sided spasms appeared repeatedly during both events, he will continue to observe them.

The psychologist concluded that whether the tremors relate to post-stroke consequences or progressive neurodegeneration, future public appearances may provide clearer insight as further physical behaviours emerge.