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Goldwater Rule and Public Commentary on Donald Trump

The Goldwater rule and its implications on public commentary by clinicians on Donald Trump's psychological traits, including the American Psychiatric Association's stance and the debate surrounding the duty to warn.

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Feb 4, 2026

What is the Goldwater Rule and how has it been applied or challenged since 2016?

is an ethics annotation that forbids psychiatrists from offering a professional opinion about the mental health of public figures they have not personally examined and authorized to discuss . Since 20...

Jan 31, 2026

How have courts and professional associations responded to clinicians publicly commenting on Trump's psychological traits?

Courts and professional associations have responded to clinicians publicly commenting on ’s psychological traits by reaffirming ethical limits while leaving room for debate: courts’ precedents shaped ...

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