Overview
- After a rally in Pennsylvania, President Trump posted a late-night Truth Social message accusing The New York Times of “seditious, perhaps even treasonous” reporting about his health.
- In the same post, Trump said he has taken three cognitive exams, including one recently, claimed he “aced” them, and asserted doctors gave him “perfect” marks after extensive evaluations at Walter Reed.
- The White House and Physician to the President Sean P. Barbabella have said an October MRI and other imaging were “perfectly normal,” and that Trump remains in excellent overall health.
- New video and reports this week show Trump appearing to nod off during a Cabinet roundtable, echoing prior clips from November that fueled scrutiny of his public stamina and daily schedule.
- Republican reaction has been mixed, with Sen. Lisa Murkowski quipping about the president’s “bedtime manners” as outlets note his recurring late-night social media binges preceding daytime drowsiness.