By John Q. Hosedrinker 
President Donald Trump underwent a “routine yearly checkup” at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, with his physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, reporting “exceptional” health and a cardiac age significantly younger than his actual age. The examination, described as a preventive health assessment, occurred following months of speculation about the president’s health, despite reports of a diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency and past medical history, including high cholesterol and diverticulosis. While the official report highlighted positive findings, it did not address previous visible symptoms. Trump also received his annual influenza jab and an updated COVID-19 booster vaccination, a topic of prior controversy.
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Medical Report For Trump, 79, Ignores Cankles and Bruises – it’s a phrase that immediately conjures images of a certain kind of selective oversight. The very title suggests something is amiss, a deliberate omission of crucial details in a medical assessment. It’s the kind of thing that makes you raise an eyebrow and maybe let out a cynical chuckle. When a medical report for a man of 79, with a public persona as robust as Donald Trump’s, omits potentially obvious indicators of health concerns, it immediately sparks suspicion.
The complete lack of substantive data in the report feels like a glaring void. No blood pressure readings, no pulse measurements, no temperature checks, no details from an EEG or EKG, and no mention of thyroid function. The absence of any information from X-rays, treadmill results, a BMI calculation, bone density scans, or even basic stool or urine samples is quite the omission. The apparent disregard for the edema, or swelling, and the gunshot ear (a reference to something else that was likely avoided in the examination) raises further questions. Instead, it seems the report reads like a script, with the patient dictating the narrative to a compliant doctor.
The reported height and weight – 6 feet 3 inches and 224 pounds – are met with a certain level of disbelief. It’s a detail that’s been reported often, but it is hard to believe given the public’s perception of Trump’s physical appearance. The immediate reaction is to dismiss it as a fabrication, and it certainly fits the pattern of “fake news” accusations. The anecdote about the “handsome and healthy” patient receiving a Covid booster, and magically de-aging, adds a layer of theatrical absurdity to the situation. It’s almost a parody of the entire process.
The accusations of rigged results or cheating are certainly nothing new, and this extends to how the public perceives this medical report. There’s an understanding that the truth is not always on the table, or in this case, not in the exam room. The expectation is that any potential health issues would be conveniently swept under the rug. The idea of “Cankles & Bruises” as a pub name is humorously on point, as the image itself suggests the reality being hidden and the blatant deception involved.
The information about the flu and COVID vaccines is, well, intriguing. It’s a bit of a surprise since Trump’s base has historically been wary of these medical interventions. The question is, why even admit to the vaccinations if it could potentially alienate a segment of his supporters? The answer is probably simple – damage control. If the reality is being ignored, then why not release the information in a way that may not appear to be so obvious. The thought of health problems festering without acknowledgement is, sadly, unsurprising. Given the concerns about visible health issues, the possibility of a serious fall resulting in an immediate crisis is all too real.
The absence of any cognitive testing data is also quite alarming. People aren’t expecting an honest, thorough medical report. The prevailing sentiment is a sense of “told you so,” with the potential of congestive heart failure being mentioned. The entire exercise is often viewed as an exercise in deception. It’s a question of what’s being hidden, not revealed.
The lack of transparency is further emphasized by the complete control Trump seems to exert over the information. Medical reports are usually private, but in this case, only selected information is released. This selective disclosure is the norm, but it can be a challenge to truly understand the individual’s true state of health. The possibility that blood thinners are the cause of bruising is a reasonable guess, but a detail unlikely to be confirmed. The whole situation feels like a carefully constructed performance, and, a lot of people will say, a total sham.
There’s the mention of “bilateral flaccidity of his face… flaccid dysarthria and moderate cognitive deficits,” further emphasizes the need for a proper medical evaluation. The thought that people are hoping Trump will retire due to health reasons is understandable, but there is concern that his replacement, JD Vance, could be even worse in terms of his long-term ambitions.
It is expected that there’s a narrative of perfect health with everything being carefully managed and designed to present a positive image. The mention of a “basketball tumor on the back of his neck” is a stark contrast to the claims of perfect health. It’s an example of reality breaking through the carefully constructed image. The questions of the raised fist, the release of the “real files”, and the idea of Trump using people to lie and absorb his abuse all fit this narrative.
The reference to a specific online music video is an acknowledgment of the pervasive cynicism that often surrounds these kinds of reports. In the end, if the data is not there, it can be said that the state of his health remains a matter of speculation and selective reporting, or more importantly, a matter of public perception. The discussion of the “healthiest fat guy I’ve seen in the past tense minutes” really sums up the discussion. The lack of a treadmill test is also quite reasonable. It’s all just a carefully constructed image, and the truth is likely being hidden.