Public appearances reveal a troubling reality: concerning claims regarding Donald Trump
Dr. Jonathan Reiner, the cardiologist who accompanied former US Vice President Dick Cheney, addressed Donald Trump's health condition in an opinion piece he published. Among other things, he referred to instances where Trump appeared to struggle to stay awake at events.
In an opinion piece published in the "New York Times", Dr. Jonathan Reiner, the cardiologist who accompanied former US Vice President Dick Cheney for about 27 years, raises serious questions regarding the health condition and the physical and cognitive fitness of the President of the United States, Donald Trump.
According to Dr. Reiner, a professor of medicine and surgery at George Washington University, although the president's personal physician claims that Trump, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, enjoys "excellent health", his many public appearances often testify to concerning symptoms. Among other things, the cardiologist points to prominent bruises on both of the president's hands, which were attributed by the White House to frequent handshakes and the use of aspirin, an explanation that does not seem medically plausible. Furthermore, he notes sharp swelling in the president's legs, which could indicate heart or kidney problems and not necessarily chronic venous insufficiency as claimed.
In addition, Reiner refers to instances where Trump appeared to struggle to stay awake at official events in the Oval Office, a phenomenon defined as excessive daytime sleepiness, and to advanced imaging tests of the heart and abdomen that he underwent at the "Walter Reed" medical center without a detailed clinical explanation. The expert wonders why an unusual team of 22 medical specialists was summoned for his routine check-up, and why the president boasts about his results in a basic and preliminary cognitive test, which is usually conducted only when concerns arise among family members and caregivers.
US President Donald Trump at the NATO summit in Turkey, against Iran (Photo: DRM news)
The senior cardiologist emphasizes that unlike commercial pilots, security personnel, or even shuttle drivers, the President of the United States is not currently required by law to prove medical fitness for his position. In light of the lack of clarity, Reiner calls for promoting legislation that would establish an independent external committee on behalf of Congress, in accordance with the 25th Amendment to the Constitution, which would examine the health condition of the superpower's leader and provide citizens with full transparency regarding his fitness to lead.
