A leading cardiologist who once treated former Vice President Dick Cheney has voiced significant alarm over the physical appearance of President Donald Trump, stating the president looked "unwell" during a recent public address.
Medical Expert Sounds the Alarm
On Wednesday, Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a cardiologist now serving as a medical analyst for CNN, took to the social media platform X to share his grim assessment. He expressed being "seriously concerned" about the president's health after observing Trump's demeanor while the president defended his administration's record.
Dr. Reiner first critiqued the tone and what he described as a "manic" pace of the speech before focusing on Trump's physical state. "I'm seriously concerned about the health of the president," Reiner wrote in his post. He added a stark warning: "No one should be happy to see the president like this. He looks unwell."
The physician, who managed Cheney's severe heart disease and eulogized him after his passing last month, did not provide specific clinical details to support his observation. His comments, however, add to a growing chorus of questions about the president's well-being.
A Pattern of Health Skepticism
This is not the first time Dr. Reiner has questioned the narrative around President Trump's health. He previously aired suspicions regarding what the White House termed a "preventative MRI" that Trump underwent, questioning the characterization of the procedure.
President Trump routinely boasts of being in excellent health, but these claims face ongoing skepticism. A recent report from The New York Times highlighted a notable dip in the president's public activity level, a claim that prompted a fierce backlash from Trump. He labeled the newspaper's coverage as "seditious, perhaps even treasonous."
Official disclosures have provided some details about the president's medical status. Back in July, the White House confirmed Trump has swollen ankles, or 'cankles,' due to chronic venous insufficiency. Observers have also noted persistent bruising on the president's hands, though no official cause has been detailed for that condition.
Implications and Ongoing Scrutiny
The public analysis of a sitting president's health by a credentialed medical professional is a rare and serious event. It shifts the conversation from political speculation to a matter of potential clinical concern, inviting further scrutiny from both the media and the public.
While the White House maintains that the president is healthy, independent observations from figures like Dr. Reiner create a conflicting narrative. This incident ensures that questions about presidential fitness and transparency regarding health will remain a prominent topic, especially as the nation moves deeper into the election cycle. The well-being of the commander-in-chief is inherently a matter of national interest, making such expert critiques impossible to ignore.
