Reuters/Ipsos Poll: Most Americans View Trump as Erratic, Many Question Mental Fitness

A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 61% of Americans describe Donald Trump as having 'become erratic with age,' with only 45% believing he is mentally capable of presidential duties.

24 Feb, 11:37 — 24 Feb, 12:16

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Why this matters

This story is significant because it reflects public perception of a prominent political figure, particularly concerning his fitness for office. Concerns about a leader's mental acuity and predictability can influence public trust, election outcomes, and international relations. The poll results provide insight into voter sentiment ahead of potential future elections involving Donald Trump.

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Both outlets report on a Reuters/Ipsos poll indicating that a significant portion of Americans view Donald Trump as erratic with age. While [japan-times] highlights the percentage of respondents who find him erratic, [n1-bih] focuses on the lower percentage who consider him mentally fit for the presidency. The coverage is largely aligned on the core finding but emphasizes different specific poll results.

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The specific finding that only 45% of Americans consider Trump mentally capable for presidential duty.
The specific finding that 61% of respondents describe Trump as having 'become erratic with age'.

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What sources agree on

A Reuters/Ipsos poll was conducted regarding public perception of Donald Trump.
The poll indicates that a majority of Americans believe Donald Trump has become erratic with age.
The poll results were published on February 24, 2026.

Where they diverge

Specific poll findings highlighted in the headline and lead.

n1-bih

This outlet emphasizes that only 45% of Americans consider Trump mentally capable for presidential duty.

japan-times

This outlet highlights that 61% of respondents describe Trump as having 'become erratic with age'.

Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

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A Reuters/Ipsos poll was conducted.

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Most Americans believe Donald Trump has become unpredictable/erratic as he ages.

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Only 45% of Americans consider Trump mentally capable for presidential duty.

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The specific finding that only 45% of Americans consider Trump mentally capable for presidential duty.

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The specific finding that 61% of respondents describe Trump as having 'become erratic with age'.

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n1-bih

Reuters/Ipsos: Samo 45% Amerikanaca smatra da je Trump mentalno sposoban za predsjedničku dužnost

japan-times

Most Americans say Trump is growing erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

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Key entities

Donald TrumpFormer U.S. President and political figure ReutersNews agency and pollster IpsosMarket research and pollster

Coverage Timeline

First report: japan-times · 24 Feb, 11:37|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 39m|Window: 39m

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japan-times24 Feb, 11:37First to report

Most Americans say Trump is growing erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

n1-bih24 Feb, 12:16Latest update

Reuters/Ipsos: Samo 45% Amerikanaca smatra da je Trump mentalno sposoban za predsjedničku dužnost

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n1-bih19h ago

Reuters/Ipsos: Samo 45% Amerikanaca smatra da je Trump mentalno sposoban za predsjedničku dužnost

Većina Amerikanaca vjeruje da je predsjednik Donald Trump postao nepredvidiv kako stari, pokazuje novo istraživanje Reuters/Ipsos, objavljeno uoči nje

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japan-times20h ago

Most Americans say Trump is growing erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Overall, 61% of respondents in the poll said they would describe Trump as having "become erratic with age."

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Reuters/Ipsos Poll: Most Americans View Trump as Erratic, Many Question Mental Fitness

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Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

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Center

Reuters/Ipsos: Samo 45% Amerikanaca smatra da je Trump mentalno sposoban za predsjedničku dužnost

Most Americans say Trump is growing erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Right-leaning

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Most Americans say Trump is growing erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Reuters/Ipsos: Samo 45% Amerikanaca smatra da je Trump mentalno sposoban za predsjedničku dužnost

Read at source (2 outlets)

Reuters/Ipsos: Samo 45% Amerikanaca smatra da je Trump mentalno sposoban za predsjedničku dužnost

Most Americans say Trump is growing erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

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Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

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