In a recent episode of the long-running talk show 'The View,' cohost Alyssa Farah Griffin, who previously worked in the White House under Donald Trump, expressed concerns about the former president's cognitive abilities. Griffin's comments came after moderator Whoopi Goldberg pointed out that Trump has been displaying mental lapses on the campaign trail.

During the episode, Griffin highlighted instances where Trump made erroneous statements, such as claiming that "Obama is Biden's boss" and mistakenly referring to Sioux City as "Sioux Falls." These slip-ups, according to Griffin, indicate a decline in Trump's sharpness when compared to his demeanor during the 2016 presidential campaign.

Griffin, who served on Trump's communications team throughout 2020, stated, "He is not as sharp as he was in 2016, and many of us would argue that he wasn't that sharp then. You see a real decline in him. It's a fact you can't get past." Griffin also noted the polarization in the country, where Trump supporters tend to overlook these gaffes, while any missteps by Joe Biden are often criticized due to claims of his aging.

The age comparison between Trump, who is 77, and Biden, who turned 81 in November, was also emphasized. Griffin pointed out that they are only about three years apart in age but highlighted that Biden's active lifestyle, such as cycling, contrasts with Trump's reported dietary habits.

Sunny Hostin, another cohost on 'The View,' labeled Trump's repeated invocations of Barack Obama as a "dog whistle" or rallying cry for racists among his voting base. These remarks add to the ongoing discourse around Trump's rhetoric and is seen by critics as divisive.

Alyssa Farah Griffin, who left Trump's communications team in 2020, has been outspoken against the former president since then. She has previously described him as "reckless and unpredictable." In 2023, Griffin was interviewed by federal prosecutors as part of an investigation into the January 6, 2021, insurrection.

Hillary Clinton, Trump's main opponent in the 2016 election and former Secretary of State, also appeared on 'The View' in early November to caution against voting for Trump in 2024. Clinton predicted that a second term for Trump would have dire consequences for the country.

As of now, there has been no response from Trump's office regarding Griffin's comments. It remains to be seen how this discussion will contribute to the ongoing discussions surrounding Trump's cognitive abilities and potential political ambitions.