Maybe it’s time to take a look at Trump’s mental health

The examination should be conducted by a team of mental health experts interested in medical facts, not facetious glad-handing for the president.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on May 6, 2025. It's possible that Trump’s lies, eccentricities, and dubious policies stem from a malignant narcissist’s ego. But there's another possibility and it was raised by health-care professionals in a letter to The New York Times, writes Michael Harris.Photograph courtesy of Daniel Torok, official White House photographer

Opinion

BY MICHAEL HARRIS

September 29, 2025

HALIFAX—Maybe it’s time for someone to take a real look at United States President Donald Trump’s mental health.

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