Trump, long-known for spreading speculative health concerns surrounding his political adversaries, now confronts similar whispers about his own health status.
In a political landscape marked by unconventional rhetoric, former U.S. President Donald Trump has been a notable figure in discussions regarding the health of his political opponents. Here's a timeline of significant events related to Trump's health and his comments about the health of others.
2015 - Trump made controversial remarks about Dr. Ben Carson, claiming he was a "violent sociopath."
2016 - Trump labelled Jeb Bush as "low energy," suggesting a lack of stamina for the presidency. - Trump questioned the mental and physical states of his opponents, a trend that started during the 2016 Republican presidential primary. - Trump labelled Ted Cruz as "totally unstable."
2016 General Election - Trump pushed conspiracy theories about Hillary Clinton's health.
2017 - Trump's personal physician, Dr. Harold Bornstein, described a "raid" on his office by the White House to confiscate Trump's medical records. - Trump's White House refused to be candid about his own health, and confiscated all of his medical records.
November 2019 - Trump made a secretive trip to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and White House officials refused to explain why. - Trump's height was reported to be 6-foot-3, an inch taller than Trump had claimed prior to running for the presidency.
April 2023 - Trump underwent a physical at Walter Reed and the new White House doctor's report was released. - Dr. Sean Barbabella, Trump's physician, assessed that Trump has an "active lifestyle" that contributes to his "excellent health." - Tests found "chronic venous insufficiency" in Trump, a condition common in individuals over the age of 70. - Dr. Barbabella attributed Trump's bruises on his right hand to "frequent handshaking" and his prescribed use of aspirin. - Dr. Barbabella claimed Trump's weight was down to 224 pounds. - However, the name of the doctor who wrote the latest medical report on Donald Trump's health in April 2023 is not mentioned in the provided search results.
July 2023 - Photos of Trump's swollen ankles and calves began circulating on social media.
November 2022 - Trump again refused to release medical records as he began his run to return to the White House.
Throughout his political career, Donald Trump has been criticised for his comments about the health of his political opponents. This timeline offers a glimpse into the controversies surrounding his health and his statements about the health of others.
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