Donald Trump, the 79-year-old former president, is facing increasing scrutiny regarding his health as he navigates the later years of his life. Trump, the oldest person ever elected to the presidency, has had at least one MRI recently. This decision has led to understandable questions about his well-being and concerns about his health. He hasn’t made public any of the results of the scan or what they suggest might be found. Experts say that these tests are most often done to monitor cardiac issues or other underlying illnesses.
The frequency of Trump’s public appearances has dipped dramatically in the last few months. With most of his income derived from his numerous golf clubs. He’s going a lot less far afield on the country and has really reduced his setpiece, multi-goat large-scale rallies to practically nil. This shift in his public schedule has sparked discussions about his overall health and capacity to actively participate in political life.
As he grows older, the more Trump seems to want to reflect, even sounding like a man contemplating his own end. “I believe I’m not perhaps heaven bound,” he said in a recent interview, the self-doubt and newfound introspection a far cry from the defiant, hell-raising tiger of yore. His tone has changed dramatically. In public settings, whether it’s cabinet meetings or press scrums in the Oval Office, he tends to fall asleep.
In early October, Trump had an MRI using. When requested information regarding the process, he said, “I don’t know what they looked at. His failure to provide any clear information about his health has created a vacuum rife with rumors that leaves supporters and critics in the dark. Experts agree that transparency is critical to establish and hold the public’s trust. This is particularly so in the case of a high-profile figure such as Trump.
As for the former president’s physical presence when he makes his public appearances, that’s even stranger. And so when the general public is still required to stand, he usually chooses to sit. Many interpret this decision as evidence of his waning energy. One other, perhaps not-so-appreciated change that Trump has made to his daily schedule. What’s more, the new schedule is a sign of a change in the new president’s energy level and focus.
That’s especially big news given that Trump sometimes goes dark for a few days at a time. The lapse has fueled speculation and concern across the world about his health. For months, observers have noted that his power has noticeably diminished. Except, it’s fast coming to light how thin a lot of his support really is. This marked drop in cognition does not bode well for the president’s physical state. It also illustrates the broader forces he faces in trying to maintain his power.