Recently, an article in The New York Times has brought attention once again to the health condition of US President Trump.
The article was written by Dr. Jonathan Lane, who served as the cardiologist for former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney for 27 years. In the article, he states that Trump looks unwell, and “we should know the reason.”
The article states that in June this year, Trump celebrated his 80th birthday. By the end of his term in office, he will become the oldest serving leader in American history.
After Trump’s medical evaluation in May, President’s Doctor Dr. Sean Babbiera wrote that Trump “is still in excellent health” and that his “heavy daily schedule, including multiple high-level meetings, public events, and regular physical exercises, continues to contribute to his overall well-being.”
Regarding this, Dr. Lehane said that Trump sometimes appeared to be in poor health over the past year. “I am not the doctor of Mr. Trump; I have only reviewed his publicly available medical records. But it’s likely that he is the president in American history who has been photographed the most. Various physical problems are evident.”
Reports indicate that he has large bruises on both hands, swollen legs, and has experienced multiple times where he was unable to maintain consciousness. He also underwent advanced imaging examinations for unclear reasons, yet the public has no way of knowing whether the national leader is safe.
Subsequently, Dr. Lina further presented a series of points regarding President Trump's physical condition and hoped for clarification.
Recent medical reports show that Trump received consultations from as many as 22 advisors, a figure that is quite astonishing.
Trump often has visible bruises on his hands, and the White House attributes this to "frequent handshakes and regular use of aspirin." However, Lena pointed out that the claim that handshakes cause these bruises is not convincing, and the dosage of aspirin that Trump took was four times the amount recommended by doctors.
Last summer, Trump experienced swelling in his legs, which was assessed as “chronic venous insufficiency,” a common chronic condition among the elderly. However, a comprehensive medical examination conducted just a few months ago showed no signs of swelling in his legs. If this report is true, Trump’s swelling would be acute, and acute leg swelling can be caused by problems such as heart or kidney diseases.
The report also indicated that Trump often appears to be trying hard to stay awake, which is the symptom of “diurnal excessive sleepiness” described by doctors. Dr. Lena stated that Trump has always been a “night owl,” and the phenomenon of excessive sleepiness seems to have appeared recently.
Dr. Lane also mentioned that previous medical reports indicated that Trump was taking anti-hair loss prescription medications, but this was not mentioned in his most recent medical report. When asked about the absence of these medications by The Washington Post, the White House responded, “The current report covers all medications that are currently clinically relevant and should be disclosed.” Lane questioned this, suggesting that the White House might be hiding from the public some of the prescription medications that Trump is taking.
At the end of the article, Dr. Lena said, “The people hope to have confidence in the health of their leaders, and they also hope that the leaders have the ability to lead the country. We have been kept in the dark for too long.”
However, some netizens questioned: Chaney has a poor relationship with Trump. Can his doctor objectively evaluate Trump’s health condition?
Before the 2016 U.S. elections, during the Republican Party primaries, Cheney did not support Trump, who was considered “alternative” in terms of policies. In the final election, he voted for Trump due to party inertia. After the 2020 elections, Trump denied the election results and caused the Capitol Hill riot, leading to a complete breakdown in relations between the two parties. Since then, Cheney has publicly criticized Trump as “the greatest threat to America’s history.” He even supported Democratic opponent Harris across parties in the 2024 elections.
