A forthcoming book has ignited fresh controversy around US President Donald Trump after alleging his private White House bedroom was routinely left littered with food wrappers, stained carpets and clutter following late-night snacking sessions.
The claims have quickly spread across social media, where many users have drawn comparisons tohygiene habits sometimes associated with people living with dementia. However, the book itself makes no medical claims, and there is no evidence linking the allegations to any health condition.
The allegations appear inRegime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump, written by veteran White House correspondents Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan.
According to excerpts obtained by the Daily Mail, Trump allegedly spent many nights watching television while eating crisps, ice cream and other snacks inside his private bedroom.
The authors claim empty crisp packets, Starbucks wrappers and food containers were often left scattered around the room rather than being cleared away immediately. Housekeeping staff reportedly found themselves cleaning the bedroom each morning after the president retired for the night.
One particularly unusual claim suggests residence staff began checking rubbish bins after discovering that White House sterling silver cutlery had allegedly been thrown away with the packaging.
The book also describes carpets inside Trump's private quarters as being repeatedly stained and damp. Staff reportedly became concerned about moisture collecting beneath the carpet and the possibility of mould developing. Instead of replacing the flooring with a bath mat, workers allegedly rotated matching carpet pieces to cover the affected areas while allowing others to dry.
Although the book never suggests Trump suffers from dementia or any neurological illness, many online commenters quickly focused on the reported behaviour.
Several social media users claimed the descriptions reminded them of hygiene changes sometimes seen in older adults experiencing cognitive decline, particularly untidiness, poor housekeeping and neglect of living spaces.
Medical experts have long noted that some people living with dementia can experience reduced awareness of personal cleanliness or their surroundings. However, similar habits can also result from completely unrelated factors, including lifestyle, personal preference, exhaustion or simply untidy behaviour.
Source: International Business Times UK
