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Donald Trump, 79, who is leading the United States for the second time, seems to be struggling to maintain the image of a constant energy that has characterized his political career. Despite official declarations of good health, some signs are redefining the profile of his presidency.
During an Oval Office event that began around noon on Nov. 6, for example, Trump sat at his desk for about 20 minutes as leaders around him discussed weight-loss drugs. At one point, Trump’s eyelids drooped until they were almost completely closed, and he appeared to doze off for a few seconds. At another, he opened his eyes and looked toward a row of reporters watching him. He only got up after a guest standing next to him fainted and fell to the floor. The New York Times reported the incident in a brief investigation.
A lighter agenda, a modified media profile
According to a recent analysis, the number of Trump's official public appearances in the first half of his second term fell by about 39% compared to his first year in the White House.
Moreover, the typical president's day no longer begins as early in the morning as it once did: official events and activities usually begin after noon, with public participation concentrated between 12:00 and 17:00. This change of pace is also evident in recent images: fewer public rallies, selective international travel, and fewer domestic tours. While he continues to maintain a regular presence on social media, with sharp and frequent posts, the "job of being a ubiquitous president" seems to be easing.
Like any other patient and any other president, Trump independently decides what to reveal to the public about his health. In the absence of a formal framework for disclosing health information, doctors sometimes rely on summaries of medical tests without going into detail.
The administration insists: according to his trusted doctor, Trump is in "excellent overall health" and his "cardiac age" appears to be about 14 years younger than his chronological age. However, recent images show signs that have drawn attention: bruises on his hands, often covered in makeup, and swelling in his ankles attributed to a chronic venous disorder.
Further questions arise after a second medical examination, conducted in October at a military health center, which included a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, an unusual step in standard presidential protocol. Trump himself called the tests "perfect." White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt praised the president's energy. "Unlike the Biden White House, which covered up Joe Biden's cognitive decline and hid it from the press, President Trump and his entire team have been open and transparent about the president's health, which remains exceptional," Leavitt said in a statement.
However, some former White House doctors have expressed doubts, stressing that the transparency and detail provided are insufficient, especially given the president's age. / La Republica-New York Times
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