Donald Trump has a history of making eyebrow-raising remarks and rambling off-topic. On Aug. 5, when he stumbled over the name of his secretary of Homeland Security, online observers pointed to a pattern.

“Trump’s brain is glitching again,” wrote Republicans Against Trump on X, which posted a clip of Trump confusing “Madam Secretary” Kristi Noem with professional golfer Cristie Kerr.

“Secretary of Homeland Security, Cristie Kerr,” said Trump almost immediately realizing that he made a gaffe but the words were already out of his mouth. “Do you know who Cristie Kerr is? A friend of mine. Great golfer. Kristi Noem,” said Trump at a press conference announcing the creation of a White House task force to handle security at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

“Kristi Noem, she’s a better golfer

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