Former Attorney General Eric Holder made sharp criticisms of former President Donald Trump's cognitive abilities during an interview on MSNBC's "Inside." Holder suggested that Trump’s communication skills have worsened over the years, raising concerns about his ability to handle the responsibilities of the presidency if elected again.

Holder noted that Trump's sentences have become shorter and more garbled, making it harder to follow his responses and understand his policy positions, Breitbart reported.

He emphasized that this decline has become more apparent in recent years, drawing comparisons between Trump’s current state and his performance four to eight years ago.

Concerns About Communication And Policy

Holder appeared on MSNBC’s "Inside" on a Sunday, where he discussed various issues related to Trump’s fitness for office. He specifically critiqued Trump’s cognitive abilities, stating that his speech patterns have deteriorated. Holder observed that Trump's sentences now often lack coherence and that his paragraphs have become less structured.

Holder pointed out that Trump’s responses during interviews appear out of touch with the questions being asked. This, he noted, is a shift from Trump's prior ability to better navigate interview settings.

Holder also highlighted that Trump rarely discusses his policy positions, something that further contributes to the perceived decline in his cognitive faculties.

Holder Reflects On Previous Trump Performances

During the interview, Holder compared Trump's present cognitive abilities with his performance from four and eight years ago, suggesting that the former president is not as mentally sharp as he once was.

“He has never been a master of the English language," Holder remarked, "but if you look back four years ago and eight years back, his sentences are shorter, they make less sense, his paragraphs are more garbled."

Holder went on to say that even against the "lowered standards" Trump was judged by in the past, the former president now fails to meet those expectations. “He seems to be more out of touch with the questions asked of him," Holder explained, adding that Trump's current responses "don’t seem to be cogent."

Criticism Of Trump's Debate Tactics

Holder critiqued Trump's tendency to rely on what he described as juvenile tactics when he cannot challenge opponents on policy matters. According to Holder, Trump often resorts to name-calling instead of engaging in substantive debate when he lacks the ability to attack someone on their policy positions.

Holder said, “The Trump playbook is when you don’t have the specifics or you don’t have the ammunition to actually go after somebody on their policies or go after them in a substantive way, you go back to eighth and ninth-grade kind of stuff for you start to call people names.” This criticism reflects Trump's frequent comments on the mental fitness of political opponents, including President Joe Biden.

Projection And Age-Related Concerns

Holder observed that Trump previously launched numerous attacks on Biden’s cognitive abilities, often questioning Biden's mental fitness to serve as president.

However, Holder argued that Trump's own mental state has declined, labeling his name-calling tactics as both "projection" and a symptom of cognitive decline.

Now the oldest person to run for president in U.S. history, Trump faces increased scrutiny regarding his age and mental capacity. Holder emphasized that this issue is important for voters to consider. He said, "We now have the person on the Republican side who is the oldest person ever to run for President of the United States. You have to think if this is where he is right now, where will he be three or four years from now?"

Holder Urges Public Consideration Of Mental Fitness

Holder's interview fueled ongoing debates about the mental fitness of aging political leaders, as both Biden and Trump face questions about their cognitive abilities.

Trump dismissed similar concerns in the past, but Holder's remarks could spark further discussion on the topic, especially with the high stakes of the upcoming 2024 election.

In closing, Holder stressed the importance of evaluating Trump's cognitive decline, urging voters to consider these concerns when assessing his fitness to return to office. He said, “I think that is something the American people need to take into consideration.”

Though Trump has not publicly responded to Holder’s remarks, the criticism adds to a growing chorus of political figures questioning his mental and physical fitness as the election season heats up.