Sioux City, Iowa – Former President Donald Trump’s campaign speeches have centered on mocking President Joe Biden’s mental fitness for office. However, Trump’s recent series of gaffes and verbal slips on the campaign trail have raised questions about his own cognitive abilities, threatening his argument against Biden.

During a campaign stop in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Trump did an exaggerated impersonation of Biden, criticizing his confusion while walking around the stage. Later, during a rally in Sioux City, Iowa, Trump mistakenly thanked supporters for coming out to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, before being discreetly corrected by an Iowa state senator, a moment that was caught on a hot mic.

In another instance, during a summit in Washington, DC, Trump made the inaccurate claim that Biden could “plunge the world into World War II,” causing confusion with his historical references. These verbal missteps have not gone unnoticed, creating an unwelcome challenge for Trump and his campaign team.

The recent gaffes have also prompted criticism from fellow Republicans, with some questioning whether Trump is fit to serve as the party’s primary front-runner. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose presidential campaign has faced attacks from the former president, has even launched a “Trump accident tracker” to highlight Trump’s missteps. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has also taken a jab at Trump over his foreign policy comments, indicating a shift in the party’s dynamics.

Overall, Trump’s verbal slip-ups on the campaign trail have raised concerns about his cognitive abilities and created a less potent argument against Biden’s mental fitness for office, reflecting a challenge for the former president and the larger Republican political apparatus.