As the festive glow of Christmas trees and the warm flickering of the fireplace in the White House Diplomatic Reception Room provided a backdrop for Wednesday's televised address, the atmosphere inside the room appeared far from peaceful. For many viewers, the 18-minute broadcast was a standard update on the nation's economy, touting tariffs and claiming that grocery prices are finally falling, but for one of the country's most respected medical experts, the scene triggered immediate and serious concern.
Dr Jonathan Reiner, a renowned cardiologist who famously managed the health of late Vice President Dick Cheney for three decades, has sounded a public alarm, suggesting that the president's physical and mental state appears to be deteriorating.
