'Traumatised' Slovakian Prime Minister Claims 'Dangerous' Donald Trump Is 'Out Of His Mind'
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, typically a staunch populist ally of Donald Trump, has reportedly broken ranks in a startling private disclosure, alleging that a recent face-to-face meeting at Mar-a-Lago left him 'traumatised' by the American President's instability.Diplomatic sources claim the Slovak leader told European counterparts that the 79-year-old President appeared 'dangerous' and 'out of his mind,' sparking fresh panic across EU capitals regarding the American leader's fitness for office. This rupture from one of Trump's few remaining European supporters signals a deepening diplomatic crisis.According to reports, Fico allegedly told counterparts that he was shaken by Trump's demeanour and unpredictability, as Europe scrambles to steady ties with Washington. The allegation lands amid fresh debate over presidential fitness, transparency, and the impact of personal diplomacy on NATO cohesion. US officials insist the meeting was 'positive and productive', while European diplomats privately signal growing anxiety about what Trump might do next.Trump's Mar-a-Lago Meeting Leaves European Allies RattledDiplomatic sources speaking to Politico revealed that Fico expressed grave concern about Trump's behaviour during confidential discussions on the sidelines of an emergency EU summit in Brussels on 22 January. The Slovakian leader reportedly felt unsettled by what he witnessed. Fico, however, remained cryptic about the specifics of their conversation, only noting that Trump appeared 'out of his mind'.
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The White House spokesperson Anna Kelly defended the meeting, stating: 'The meeting at Mar-a-Lago was positive and productive.' A senior administration official who participated in the discussion echoed this assessment, suggesting that diplomatic tensions stem not from Trump's comportment but rather from European resistance to his foreign policy ambitions.Yet Fico was not alone in expressing unease. Diplomats working across European capitals have voiced growing concern about Trump's unpredictability, particularly in light of recent controversial proposals. His demand that Denmark hand over Greenland has rattled allies and alienated European leadership, with most refusing to support his newly launched 'Board of Peace' initiative—a peacekeeping committee launched with considerable fanfare at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Donald Trump's Mental State Draws Fresh ScrutinyThe Davos signing ceremony was sparsely attended, with representatives from fewer than 20 countries. Notably, Hungary stood as the sole Western European ally to participate. This stark absence underscores the erosion of goodwill amongst traditional American partners.Concerns about Trump's mental state and overall health have mounted since his inauguration in January 2025, with particular urgency as he approaches his 80th birthday in June. In November 2025, Mary Trump publicly raised alarm about troubling patterns she recognised from her grandfather Fred Trump Sr., who battled dementia 'for a very, very long time'.The contrast between official White House narratives and the observations of family members like Mary Trump is growing starker. In November 2025, she publicly warned of 'deteriorating impulse control' and 'confusion,' symptoms she claimed mirrored her grandfather's battle with dementia.'I see that same look of confusion,' Mary Trump told The Daily Beast podcast. 'I see that he does not always seem to be oriented to time and place. His short-term memory seems to be deteriorating.' She further suggested that his impulse-control issues, historically a defining characteristic, are 'deteriorating as well'. These observations from his niece, a clinical psychologist, carry particular weight given her professional expertise and intimate family perspective.The question of presidential fitness is not new, yet it has intensified. Throughout his campaign and early presidency, critics and observers have documented instances suggesting cognitive decline. What remains unprecedented is the degree to which allied world leaders are now privately discussing concerns about the president's psychological state.The Mar-a-Lago meeting between Trump and Fico represents a seismic moment in transatlantic relations—one in which America's oldest ally, and supposed democratic anchor, is leaving European counterparts troubled by what they are witnessing behind closed doors.The immediate political reality is simpler: even the perception that an allied leader left a meeting rattled can become a problem in itself, shaping headlines, summit dynamics, and how other leaders prepare for contact with Washington.
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