Civic Register
| 1.10.18

Democratic Lawmaker to Introduce ‘Stable Genius Act’

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What’s the story?

Rep. Brendan Boyle’s (D-PA) proposed "Stable Genius Act" would require all presidential candidates file a Federal Election Commission report “certifying that he or she has undergone medical examination by the medical office under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Navy."

The move - and bill’s name - comes in response to President Donald Trump’s tweet:

"I went from VERY successful businessman, to top T.V. Star … to President of the United States (on my first try). I think that would qualify as not smart, but genius … and a very stable genius at that!"

Why does it matter?

Trump was reacting to claims made in the book "Fire and Fury," which question the president’s mental stability.

Rep. Boyle said his legislation "provides a much needed safeguard to ensure that future presidential candidates meet the basic standards of a proper, uniform medical examination, and that this information is available to the American public before voting for the Office of the Presidency."

He continued:

"While President Trump apparently considers himself a 'stable genius,' the American people deserve a thorough, standardized procedure to allow a medical professional to determine this."

What do you think?

Do you support the Stable Genius Act? Do the "American people deserve a thorough, standardized procedure to allow a medical professional to determine" a presidential candidate's mental stability? Hit Take Action and tell you reps, then share your thoughts below.

—Josh Herman

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(Photo Credit: @CongBoyle via Twitter)