Slovakia’s Prime Minister, a close associate of Donald Trump, reportedly expressed astonishment to other European Union leaders after a recent encounter with the US President, citing concerns about his mental state. Robert Fico, known for supporting Trump’s critique of the EU’s weaknesses, allegedly raised alarms about the “psychological condition” of the US leader during a meeting at Mar-a-Lago in Florida on January 17.
During an informal gathering of leaders and officials in Brussels on January 22 to discuss Trump’s Greenland acquisition threats, Fico described Trump as “dangerous” based on the encounter, according to information shared by two European diplomats. Multiple EU government representatives, including a senior EU official, were briefed on Fico’s comments without knowing the specifics of the Florida meeting exchange.
Sources indicated that Fico appeared “traumatized” post the meeting, with claims that he labeled Trump as “out of his mind” during discussions in Brussels. In response, White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly dismissed the reports as “total fake news” from unidentified European diplomats seeking relevance, asserting that the Mar-a-Lago meeting was constructive and favorable.
Robert Fico’s positive stance towards Trump has been well-documented, with him being recognized as one of Europe’s most pro-Trump figures. Despite claims of unease among European leaders regarding Trump’s unpredictability, a senior administration official present at the Mar-a-Lago meeting contradicted the negative assessments, noting a lack of awkward or contentious moments during the encounter initiated by Fico.
In a Facebook video, Fico highlighted the meeting as a symbol of “high respect and trust” from Trump, although the discussions’ specifics were not disclosed. While concerns about Trump’s health and behavior are reportedly escalating among European officials, Trump himself has refuted any suggestions of cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease in a recent interview with New York Magazine published on January 26.