Donald Trump has responded strongly to an article claiming he is exhibiting ‘signs of fatigue’ and ‘losing his energy’.
The health of the president has been a topic of interest ever since he was seen with a noticeable ‘large bruise’ on his hand earlier this year, which his team apparently attempted to cover with substantial makeup.
Additionally, Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a condition involving damage to the leg veins, preventing them from functioning properly.
There has been much discussion regarding Trump’s health and his capability to fulfill presidential duties, given that he is the oldest individual to be inaugurated as president.
Various media outlets have covered this topic, including the New York Times, which recently reported that Trump is displaying ‘signs of fatigue’ and experiencing the ‘realities of aging in office’.
In response, Trump launched an attack on the publisher through social media.
“The Creeps at the Failing New York Times are at it again,” he posted. “I won the 2024 Presidential Election in a Landslide, winning all Seven Swing States, the Popular Vote, and the Electoral College by a lot. I won our Nation’s Districts by 2750 to 550, a complete wipeout.
“I settled 8 Wars, have 48 New Stock Market Highs, our Economy is Great, and our Country is RESPECTED AGAIN all over the World, respected like never before. The last Administration had the Highest Inflation in history – I have already brought that down to normal, and prices, including groceries, are coming down.”
He continued, “To do this requires a lot of Work and Energy, and I have never worked so hard in my life. Yet despite all of this the Radical Left Lunatics in the soon to fold New York Times did a hit piece on me that I am perhaps losing my Energy, despite facts that show the exact opposite. They know this is wrong, as is almost every thing that they write about me, including election results, ALL PURPOSELY NEGATIVE.”
Trump acknowledged that one day his energy might decline, but emphasized a recent medical test suggests that day is not imminent.
In response to Trump’s remarks, the New York Times has defended its reporting. Charlie Stadtlander, the executive director of media relations and communications for the outlet, stated: “The Times’s reporting is accurate and built on first-hand reporting of the facts. Name-calling and personal insults don’t change that, nor will our journalists hesitate to cover this administration in the face of intimidation tactics like this.
“Expert and thorough reporters like Katie Rogers exemplify how an independent and free press helps the American people better understand their government and its leaders.”