Veteran Cardiologist Says Trump's Health Report Raises More Questions Than Answers
Veteran Cardiologist Says Trump's Health Report Raises More Questions Than Answers Published By, Last Updated: June 01, 2026, 17:36 IST Jonathan Reiner said the White
Veteran Cardiologist Says Trump's Health Report Raises More Questions Than Answers Published By, Last Updated: June 01, 2026, 17:36 IST Jonathan Reiner said the White House memo left several clinical issues unresolved despite concluding that the president was in “excellent health”. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US President Donald Trump attend a cabinet meeting. (AFP photo) Dr Jonathan Reiner, a prominent American cardiologist and medical analyst, has raised a series of questions about US President Donald Trump’s latest health report, pointing to repeat heart scans, aspirin use and cognitive testing as areas needing further explanation. Reiner, who previously served as attending cardiologist to former US Vice President Dick Cheney and has long appeared as a medical commentator on CNN, said the White House memo left several clinical issues unresolved despite concluding that the president was in “excellent health". 2 Heart Scans In 7 Months Writing on social media platform X, Reiner questioned why Trump had undergone another coronary artery CT scan just months after a previous scan, noting that such repeat imaging is not usually routine unless doctors are monitoring a specific concern.
I’m glad Dr. Barbabella’s overall assessment is that the president is well. A few questions.1. Why did the president have another coronary artery CT? He was last scanned in Oct. We don’t typically scan patients 6 months later unless we are concerned about a finding on the…— Jonathan Reiner (@JReinerMD) May 30, 2026 He also raised questions about Trump’s reported use of aspirin, suggesting the dosage appeared higher than what is typically used for standard cardiovascular protection, and asked whether this had been medically justified in the White House report. The cardiologist further pointed to references in the memo to swelling in the president’s lower legs, improved from last year, and asked why such symptoms were being tracked alongside otherwise positive cardiovascular findings. Reiner also questioned why Trump had been given repeated cognitive screening tests, saying the frequency of such assessments appeared unusual in a patient who had recently undergone similar evaluations. The medical expert also asked whether the White House medical team had addressed the president’s apparent daytime fatigue and sleepiness.
In recent weeks, Trump has been seen appearing drowsy or seemingly falling asleep during public meetings and gatherings. “The president himself called this visit a semi-annual physical. Going forward, is the new schedule every 6 months? Why more frequent than the traditional yearly exam?" he asked. Health Report Under Scrutiny The latest White House medical memo, released late on Friday, said Trump demonstrated “strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overall physical function" following his visit to Walter Reed Military Medical Center. It said the president, who turns 80 in two weeks, was deemed “fully fit" for duty and cited specialist consultations over the past year. The report also noted mild lower leg swelling attributed to a previously diagnosed condition and said his bruising was linked to frequent handshaking and aspirin use. “President Trump remains in excellent health." pic.twitter.com/2VRiDJvINO— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) May 30, 2026 The memo said an AI-enhanced electrocardiogram estimated Trump’s cardiac age to be around 14 years younger than his chronological age, a finding some clinicians have questioned as non-standard in medical diagnosis.
Trump has faced persistent scrutiny over his health disclosures, which have often been limited to brief physician summaries rather than full medical records. The latest check-up marked his fourth publicly acknowledged medical visit during his second term. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Location: United States of America (USA) First Published: June 01, 2026, 17:27 IST News world Veteran Cardiologist Says Trump's Health Report Raises More Questions Than Answers Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...
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