In an analysis by The New York Times published over the weekend, Donald Trump‘s speech patterns and cognitive abilities have shown a significant shift, prompting questions about the former president’s mental fitness. What Happened: Trump’s speeches have become longer, more negative, and less focused. The duration of his rally speeches has almost doubled since 2016, now averaging 82 minutes. The report also highlighted a 13% increase in the use of absolute terms such as “always” and “never,” which some experts interpret as a sign of advancing age. Trump’s speeches now contain 32% more negative …