Donald Trump has long been declared in excellent health, but in recent years, concerns have emerged. Most recently, speculation has arisen over him possibly wearing a catheter, and now, a doctor claims he may show signs of dementia.<\/p>\n
Trump is the oldest U.S. president to begin a second term. Despite public doubts, in April, White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella reported that Trump is \u201cfully fit\u201d for office. The report noted his height (75 inches), weight (224 pounds), normal heart and sensory scans, and a 2024 colonoscopy, which found a benign polyp and diverticulitis. A follow-up is planned in three years.<\/p>\n
Trump\u2019s medications include those for cholesterol, cardiac health, and a skin condition. He also had cataract surgery. Barbabella described Trump\u2019s overall health and cognitive function as excellent.<\/p>\n
Trump himself claimed, \u201cI got every answer right\u201d on his cognitive test, though some question the report\u2019s credibility. Psychologist Dr. John Gartner believes Trump may have frontotemporal dementia, citing declining motor skills and footage showing coordination loss.<\/p>\n
Gartner points to Trump’s frequent falls, slow gait, and an unusual right leg swing\u2014signs neurologists associate with frontotemporal dementia. He and colleague Dr. Zoffman are \u201cabsolutely convinced\u201d Trump is showing signs of the condition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Donald Trump has long been declared in excellent health, but in recent years, concerns have emerged. Most recently, speculation has arisen over him possibly wearing a catheter, and now, a doctor claims he may show signs of dementia. Trump is the oldest U.S. president to begin a second term. Despite public doubts, in April, White…<\/p>\n