President Trump’s health is officially “excellent,” confirmed by the White House doctor after a thorough exam. At 78, he remains physically fit, with improved cholesterol and weight loss. The checkup included neurological tests and showed no major issues.
However, a top Republican advisor privately worries Trump might be showing mental decline that could affect his ability to serve another term. Despite this, doctors found no serious concerns beyond minor sun damage and scars from a 2024 assassination attempt.
Urging Americans to pay close attention
Rick Wilson, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, warns Americans to watch Donald Trump’s health closely. In an interview with Times Radio, Wilson described Trump as “incoherent,” citing speech lapses and signs of cognitive decline.
Wilson, who’s followed Trump since 2015, says, “This is not the Trump of 2015, 2020, or even 2024.” He questions whether Trump could finish another term, calling it “an open question.”
Despite medical reports clearing Trump, Wilson remains skeptical, saying many professionals see early dementia signs in his behavior.
Raised questions
Wilson warned that passing a cognitive test doesn’t mean the 78-year-old president is free from age-related problems.
Trump’s April 2025 health report eased some critics but raised more questions for people like Wilson.
Journalist Timothy L. O’Brien, on MSNBC, said Trump is haunted by the fear of cognitive decline, like his father experienced.
O’Brien added that Trump’s talk of a third term is driven by ego or self-preservation, but he doubts Trump will actually run again.
The shift
Trump’s April 2024 health report marked a change from his usual vague updates during past campaigns. While he promised a full medical disclosure, he mostly shared selective notes, like a 2023 letter calling him in “excellent” health without detailed tests.
His campaign defended this approach, highlighting his busy schedule and past cognitive screening from 2018, but no recent cognitive test results were made public. Supporters like Dr. Ronny Jackson vouched for his health, but critics argue the visible signs suggest otherwise.
