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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Dobkin

Dick Cheney’s doctor says Americans have been ‘kept in the dark’ about Trump’s health

  • Dr. Jonathan Reiner, the long-time cardiologist for former Vice President Dick Cheney , published an essay in The New York Times questioning President Donald Trump 's physical health and fitness for office.
  • Reiner raised medical questions regarding Trump's hand discoloration, acute leg swelling and instances where the president appeared to fall asleep during public events.
  • The White House dismissed the concerns, with spokesman Davis Ingle calling the speculation political and asserting that Trump remains sharp and energetic.
  • Trump's physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, maintained that the president is fully fit to serve, attributing symptoms to routine conditions such as chronic venous insufficiency and daily aspirin use.
  • A Washington Post /ABC News/Ipsos poll found that 55 percent of U.S. adults believe Trump is not in good enough physical health to serve effectively as president.

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