One was the last such attempt in the United States, that being the shooting of President Reagan in 1981, soon after he took office. Sudden Personal Changes in PsychiatryWhat at least appears to be sudden personal changes can also occur due to certain psychiatric disorders. Unexpected substance abuse effects can also cause sudden changes. Major trauma, including such assassination attempts, can be triggers to sudden personality alterations like increased irritability. Time will tell if Trump changes significantly.

Source: Washington Post July 18, 2024 13:22 UTC