Headline RoundupJanuary 9th, 2018
Trump Faces Questions of Mental Instability
Summary from the AllSides News Team
As questions about President Trump's mental instability continue to dominate cable news, a Democratic lawmaker has introduced the 'Stable Genius Act' that would require presidential candidates to undergo a mental evaluation before running for office. Many Left-leaning outlets support the idea that Trump is unstable, while many on the Right refute the idea as a distraction.
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Democratic lawmaker introduces “Stable Genius Act” amid Trump mental-health concernsSalon
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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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Trump’s insane? Democrats the party of lies, sex and rapeWashington Times
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There’s an old biblical principle that goes like this: Don’t try and pull the speck from another’s eye without first removing the log from your own.
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Trump defends his sanity amid questions about his mental stateCNN (Online News)
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President Donald Trump, coming off a week of heightened scrutiny over his mental health, sought to put the topic to rest on Saturday by declaring himself extraordinarily intelligent and undeniably right in the head.
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