Re: "Trump Tells Macron the U.S. Will Withdraw from the Iran Nuclear Deal" — Letters that should have been in the new york times

To the editor:

Mental health experts have been expressing concern that President Trump's ability to make sound decisions is impaired because of his trouble staying in reality whatever the underlying cause. Withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal (NYT, 5.8.18, Trump tells Macron the U.S. will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal) is the latest and perhaps most consequential illustration of this problem. He has managed to surround himself with the few like minded radical thinkers who back him while rejecting the advice and guidance of moderates in his own party and our allies.

President Trump has a long history of failed business ventures many ending in litigation or bankruptcy. But in today's decision he has made the world a less safe place. We have not only a reason but an obligation to question his motivation. His behavior must no be normalized. And we should expect our elected officials to speak out; silence is complicity.

Respectfully submitted

Larry S. Sandberg MD