Overview
- Dr. Jonathan Reiner said the White House address featured a “manic” and “frantic” cadence that he found medically disturbing.
- He pointed to recent instances where Trump appeared to doze during Oval Office and Cabinet events, describing it as increased daytime somnolence.
- Reiner challenged the White House description of a “preventative” cardiac MRI and asked for specifics on what scans were performed and why.
- He noted other visible concerns, including a persistent hand bruise and swollen ankles, and said these signs merit clearer explanation.
- The White House has maintained that Trump remains in excellent health and has not provided new medical details following the address.