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title: "«Perfect» or «Chronic Insomnia»? Doctors and Polls Contradict Trump After His 80th Birthday"
description: "Trump claimed «perfect» health after a medical exam, but experts doubt the results. 🏥 Dr. Reiner accused the president of chronic sleepiness, and polls showed a drop in trust in his cognitive abilities. The White House had to defend itself against accusations of «political diagnosis». 🇺🇸📉"
date: 2026-05-26T23:45:00.000Z
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# «Perfect» or «Chronic Insomnia»? Doctors and Polls Contradict Trump After His 80th Birthday

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US President Donald Trump recently underwent a comprehensive medical examination at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This is already the fourth health check since the start of his second term. The leader himself remained satisfied with the results and the staff's work, stating that his physical condition is «flawless». On his Truth Social account, he wrote: «Everything went PERFECTLY. Thank you to the wonderful doctors and staff!».

### Official version: cardiac age 14 years younger

According to official data, doctors confirmed the president's readiness for further work. On the eve of his 80th birthday, the doctor who conducted the examination stated that the head of state's health condition is «exceptional». Moreover, it was noted that his cardiac age is 14 years younger than his chronological age. Previously, Trump admitted to taking high doses of aspirin, suffering from limb edema, and periodically experiencing hearing difficulties, but he insisted that he is in excellent shape.

### Expert skepticism: Is «Sleepy Joe» now about Trump?

Despite the optimistic statements from the White House, some medical colleagues express doubts about the transparency of the medical examination results. CNN analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner, who previously worked as a cardiologist for Vice President Dick Cheney, criticized the president's condition. He claims that Trump suffers from chronic insomnia, which is a serious challenge for a person of his age.

Reiner describes an alarming picture: «The president has strong daytime sleepiness. He falls asleep very often. He has fallen asleep multiple times in the Oval Office while people were talking to him, in the cabinet room». The expert warns that chronic insomnia can lead to an increased risk of dementia and a decline in cognitive function in the elderly.

### Narrative battle: «Political bias» vs «Hippocratic Oath»

The President's administration reacted instantly to these accusations. White House Press Secretary Davis Engel called Dr. Reiner politically biased and accused him of violating professional ethics. «President Trump is the sharpest, most accessible, and most energetic president in American history, and any so-called medical professionals engaging in armchair diagnosis or false speculation for political purposes are clearly violating the Hippocratic Oath», the official stated.

Interestingly, Trump himself once called Joe Biden «Sleepy Joe», but now that he himself is turning 80, similar accusations are being made against him.

### Declining trust: what do the polls say?

Expert skepticism is finding resonance in society. Citizens' trust in Trump's cognitive abilities is gradually declining. A Washington Post/Ipsos poll conducted in April showed that only 40% of citizens are confident in the mental clarity of the US leader. Reuters/Ipsos data highlights a worrying trend: 51% of respondents see a deterioration in the president's condition. They began noticing changes in 2025 and early 2026, and most voters are concerned about the advanced age of the head of state.