Overview
- In a late-night Truth Social post, President Donald Trump labeled The New York Times’ coverage of his health “seditious, perhaps even treasonous,” urged that “we should do something about it,” and claimed he has “aced” three cognitive exams.
- The New York Times said its work is heavily sourced and based on interviews with people close to the president and medical experts, adding that it will not be deterred by “false and inflammatory language.”
- Fresh video-described episodes of Trump appearing to nod off during official meetings, including a Cabinet session this week, circulated as part of broader scrutiny of his public alertness.
- The White House pointed to medical summaries noting an October MRI and other advanced imaging described as normal, with the president’s physician stating Trump remains in “excellent overall health.”
- Trump, 79, remains engaged in defamation cases against major outlets, and questions about his stamina continue as newsrooms defend scrutiny of a sitting president’s fitness for office.