Questions about the health and stamina of President Donald Trump have resurfaced with growing intensity, despite the White House physician’s recent declaration that the 78-year-old leader remains in “excellent health.” The latest discussion centers not only on his physical well-being but also on his mental acuity—raising serious questions about his ability to complete another full term in office.
The renewed debate was triggered by Trump’s comprehensive medical examination in April 2025, a detailed evaluation conducted by 14 physicians at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The report, released by White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella, described Trump as having “robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function.” Doctors attributed his good condition to an “active lifestyle,” noting improvements in his cholesterol levels and weight loss of approximately 25 pounds since leaving office. At 6’3” and just over 220 pounds, Trump was said to maintain steady health habits, including abstaining from alcohol and tobacco.
Physicians reported only minor concerns such as mild sun damage and scarring on his right ear—traces of the assassination attempt that occurred during his July 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Nonetheless, the reassuring findings have not quelled doubts within certain Republican circles.
Rick Wilson, Republican strategist and co-founder of the Lincoln Project, has emerged as one of the most vocal skeptics. In an interview with Times Radio, he described Trump as “not coherent,” claiming that public appearances reveal increasing verbal confusion and “aphasic episodes.” “His incapacity to express a coherent idea without constant tangents and confusion is alarming,” Wilson said. “The man you’re seeing now isn’t the Trump of 2015, or even the Trump of 2020. He’s changed—dramatically.”
Wilson’s remarks have fueled growing concern that the official medical report might not fully capture Trump’s cognitive state. He cautioned that “you can pass a cognitive test and still be in decline,” adding that subtle behavioral shifts often reveal more than medical paperwork. “A large number of experts are watching his behavior and saying, ‘This is what early dementia looks like,’” Wilson warned.
These assertions have turned the question of Trump’s health from a private matter into a major political flashpoint, setting the stage for deeper scrutiny in Washington and beyond.
