Donald Trump has delivered a sharp rebuttal following an article that suggested he is showing ‘signs of fatigue’ and ‘losing his energy.’
His health has been a topic of discussion ever since he was seen with a noticeable ‘large bruise’ on his hand earlier this year, which seemed to have been concealed with a substantial amount of makeup by his team.
Trump was also diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a condition resulting from damaged leg veins that impair normal functioning.
Debate has persisted about Trump’s health and his capability to perform presidential duties, given he is the oldest person to assume the office.
Numerous media sources have addressed this, including the New York Times, which recently published an article stating Trump is showing ‘signs of fatigue’ and dealing with the ‘realities of aging in office.’
The president has since responded to this, launching a fierce critique of the publisher on social media.
“The Creeps at the Failing New York Times are at it again,” he posted. “I won the 2024 Presidential Election in a Landslide, winning all Seven Swing States, the Popular Vote, and the Electoral College by a lot. I won our Nation’s Districts by 2750 to 550, a complete wipeout.
“I settled 8 Wars, have 48 New Stock Market Highs, our Economy is Great, and our Country is RESPECTED AGAIN all over the World, respected like never before. The last Administration had the Highest Inflation in history – I have already brought that down to normal, and prices, including groceries, are coming down.”
Trump continued, “To do this requires a lot of Work and Energy, and I have never worked so hard in my life. Yet despite all of this the Radical Left Lunatics in the soon to fold New York Times did a hit piece on me that I am perhaps losing my Energy, despite facts that show the exact opposite. They know this is wrong, as is almost every thing that they write about me, including election results, ALL PURPOSELY NEGATIVE.”
The president mentioned that there will eventually come a time when his energy diminishes, but referenced a recent medical assessment suggesting that moment is not near.
The New York Times has responded to Trump’s remarks, with Charlie Stadtlander, executive director of media relations and communications for the organization, stating: “The Times’s reporting is accurate and built on first-hand reporting of the facts. Name-calling and personal insults don’t change that, nor will our journalists hesitate to cover this administration in the face of intimidation tactics like this.
“Expert and thorough reporters like Katie Rogers exemplify how an independent and free press helps the American people better understand their government and its leaders.”