Former White House physician sounds the alarm. Trump rambles incoherently about gold curtains at the White House. This occurred during what was supposed to be an Iran update.

American service members brace for lethal and toxic fallout from a surprise strike on Iran. Meanwhile, Donald Trump was busy admiring the curtains in the White House.

Yes — the curtains.

The event was supposed to be a solemn update at a Medal of Honor ceremony. Trump pivoted from thanking troops ‘serving in harm’s way.’ He started gushing about the gold drapes in his beloved White House ballroom.

‘See that nice drape,’ Trump said, pointing off to the side. He described how the curtains would reveal a ‘very, very beautiful building’ in a year and a half. He boasted, ‘I think I’ll save money on the doors.’

This was just two days after he launched his military action in Iran. It unleashed hell across a score of Middle Eastern nations and sent shockwaves through the global economy.

Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a former White House physician and current CNN medical analyst, didn’t mince words. ‘It’s very odd to talk about this topic now,’ he said. He was reacting to the spectacle of a 79-year-old president rambling about interior design while discussing war.

Odd is one word for it.

The moment demanded gravity, clarity, and reassurance. Trump delivered a monologue about how he ‘always liked gold.’ He also mentioned how he ‘just saved curtains.’

He bragged about building ballrooms and declared his would be ‘the most beautiful ballroom anywhere in the world.’

Meanwhile, troops are deployed. Tensions are escalating. Families are watching anxiously. And the commander-in-chief is workshopping décor.

Adding to the concern, photographers captured a visible rash on Trump’s neck at the event.

His physician later said it was the result of a ‘very common cream’ and that redness could last weeks. But the drapes weren’t the only thing drawing scrutiny.

Reports have piled up about Trump appearing to nap in meetings, slur words, and stumble through public remarks. Reiner has previously called for a bipartisan inquiry into presidential fitness.

When a president shifts from war briefings to curtain commentary mid-sentence, it’s not partisan to ask questions. It’s responsible.

Because in moments of global crisis, Americans deserve leadership focused on strategy and an end plan, which Trump doesn’t have.

Fate seems to have imposed on the Western Alliance a succession of heads of state. They are one bun short of a picnic.  Hold on, it’s going to be one hell of a ride.

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