Trump quashes health concerns on Truth Social—‘never felt better in my life’—and tees up next battle with the Fed’s Lisa Cook

U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House on August 25, 2025 with a bruise on the back of his hand. (Credit: Chip Somodevilla—Getty Images)

• After speculation about his health, President Trump insisted he’s “never felt better” and turned his attention to demanding Judge Jia Cobb recuse herself from the case over his attempted removal of Fed governor Lisa Cook. Trump cited Cobb’s past membership in Delta Sigma Theta, which has voiced support for Cook, though legal experts told Fortune the president’s attacks threaten the Fed’s independence.

Following a week of speculation about his health, President Trump posted to Truth Social that he has “never felt better in my life.” Perhaps in an even surer sign of strong spirits, the president also began teeing up his next battle over the Federal Reserve.