Democratic lawmaker introduces “Stable Genius Act” amid Trump mental-health concerns

Posted on AllSides January 9, 2018

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A Democratic lawmaker introduced a piece of legislation titled the "Stable Genius Act" that would require aspiring U.S. presidents to undergo a mental-health examination and release medical records prior to elections.

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