Trump Declared in “Excellent Health,” but Critics Raise Concerns
President Trump says he’s in “excellent health,” a claim backed by the White House doctor. His April 2025 exam, involving 14 specialists, found no major issues—highlighting strong cardiac, neurological, and general physical health. Trump, now 78, has lost weight, improved his cholesterol, and continues to avoid smoking and drinking.
But political strategist Rick Wilson warns the picture may not be so clear. He points to signs of cognitive decline in Trump’s public behavior, such as frequent lapses, verbal confusion, and incoherence. “This is not the Trump of 2015 or even 2024,” Wilson told Times Radio. “Whether he makes it through four years is an open question.”
Wilson, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, argues that passing cognitive screenings doesn’t rule out age-related decline. Journalist Timothy L. O’Brien echoed this on MSNBC, saying Trump is haunted by his father’s dementia and driven more by ego than strategy.
Trump’s detailed April health report was a shift from the vaguer statements in past campaigns. But critics note the absence of new cognitive test results since 2018, raising doubts about the full picture.
Despite official reassurances, skeptics say Trump’s behavior may tell a different story.