Iranian psychologists urge US counterparts to examine Trump’s mental fitness
Open letter cites “serious concerns” over behavior, which it says poses direct threat to global peace, and calls for global professional dialogue amid ongoing war
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — A group of Iranian psychologists has issued an open letter to their American counterparts, urging a professional and scientific dialogue on what they describe as serious psychological and personality concerns regarding U.S. President Donald Trump.
The letter, signed by the Iranian Psychological Society, calls for a formal examination of the president’s behavioral patterns, which it says pose a direct threat to global peace.
The authors questioned whether mechanisms exist in the United States to assess and ensure the psychological stability and mental health of a sitting president.
They cited what they described as Trump’s “hostile rhetoric, extreme attention-seeking trait, lack of empathy and narcissism, impulsivity and delusional thoughts, disconnection from reality, disregarding others’ rights, threats and insults toward other nations, contradictions, and antisocial and inhuman behavior.”
According to the letter, these traits raise “serious concerns” about potential psychological and personality disorders, including narcissistic, histrionic and delusional tendencies. It further claims Trump “is not bound by any rules and, like a psychopath, has led the world into a pit of fire and destruction.”
The psychologists also criticized the “Make America Great Again” slogan, arguing that policies pursued under it have imposed significant costs on other nations and heightened global anxiety and hostility toward the United States.
The letter draws attention to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, describing it as a source of sustained trauma due to “continuous bombing and assassinations,” with long-term physical and psychological consequences. It also references the lingering psychological impact of past conflicts, including in Iraq.
The appeal comes amid heightened criticism following Trump’s Easter speech related to the war, which has prompted calls within the United States to invoke the 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution to remove him from office.
The Iranian psychologists expressed hope that the letter would open a constructive dialogue between professionals in both countries, emphasizing a shared responsibility to safeguard global mental health.
“Regardless of geographical borders, we share a common responsibility to uphold the mental health of humanity and contribute to global peace and justice,” the letter said.
They added that examining such behavioral patterns could deepen understanding of their global consequences and help address their psychological impact, stressing that the stability of world leaders directly affects major decisions and, ultimately, global peace.
The letter comes as the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran has killed more than 2,000 people, according to Iranian officials, with civilians and infrastructure among the main targets.
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