During a press conference held yesterday (July 30), Donald Trump discussed the health sector, but it was not just the new initiative that caught public attention.
Addressing the audience at the White House on Wednesday, Trump introduced the administration’s latest plan, titled ‘Make Health Technology Great Again’.
The Trump administration announced that over 60 health and information technology companies have pledged to join an initiative aimed at making Medicare patient data more accessible.
Nevertheless, social media buzzed with reactions to certain moments from the press conference.
As Dr. Mehmet Oz was speaking, Trump seemed to struggle to keep his eyes open, often taking long blinks and appearing somewhat disengaged.
Reddit users highlighted that Trump has frequently criticized former President Joe Biden with the moniker ‘Sleepy Joe’ to question his cognitive abilities.
One observer noted: “He’s so mad when he has to sit through someone else talking you can see it on his face. But he softens a bit if he hears exaggerated flattering praise.”
Someone else jested: “It’s all about effort. He’s tired only because he’s not the one yapping. The dude has no problems tweeting all hours of the night.”
A similar sentiment was shared by another, who commented: “Dude spent like 6 years calling Biden ‘Sleepy Joe’ yet he’s the one who falls asleep every time he sits down.”
Another individual added: “He’s old and spends his nights rage tweeting. Can we please elect someone that is 65 or less for f**ks sake.”
Additionally, someone remarked: “Oh dang. That’s crazy. Where are the Epstein files?”
The Trump administration’s new health tracking system claims to facilitate easier sharing and tracking of medical records between patients, doctors, hospital systems, and health apps, though it has faced some scrutiny.
For instance, the Apple Health app, known for tracking daily steps and sleep, could integrate lab results from medical offices, providing a comprehensive view of an individual’s health.
Lawrence Gostin, a Georgetown University law professor who specializes in public health, expressed concern regarding privacy implications.
He stated: “There are enormous ethical and legal concerns.
“Patients across America should be very worried that their medical records are going to be used in ways that harm them and their families.”