Trump's Terms Trump is getting a physical. What will be included in the report?
Apr 9, 2025
President Trump's upcoming physical at Walter Reed sparks discussions about presidential health assessments. The podcast examines how transparency in health evaluations has evolved over time compared to previous presidents. Former White House physicians weigh in on the lack of formal requirements for health checks, highlighting the public's right to know. As Trump embarks on his second term, the implications of this examination on his presidency take center stage.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Trump's 2015 Health Statement
- In 2015, Trump's doctor released a statement describing his lab results as "astonishingly excellent."
- The doctor later admitted that Trump had dictated the statement himself.
Dr. Jackson's Assessment of Trump's Health
- Dr. Ronnie Jackson, Trump's first White House physician, suggested Trump could live to 200 with a healthier diet.
- Jackson also conducted a cognitive test on Trump, which he claimed Trump scored 30 out of 30 on.
Trump's Cognitive Test
- Trump described the cognitive test as remembering words like "person, woman, man, camera, TV."
- He attributed his performance to having a good memory.