In a declaration that's set to ignite political debate on both sides of the Atlantic, a Florida-based physician with ties to Donald Trump has made the extraordinary claim that the former president ranks as the healthiest individual ever to occupy the White House.
Dr. Bruce Aronowitz, who previously served as Trump's personal doctor during his New York real estate days, has stepped back into the spotlight with controversial medical assessments that contradict concerns about the 78-year-old's fitness for office.
The Medical Assessment That's Raising Eyebrows
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Dr. Aronowitz didn't mince words when evaluating Trump's physical condition. "Based on his latest medical evaluations and what I know of presidential health history," the doctor stated, "Mr. Trump appears to be in superior health compared to any previous commander-in-chief."
The physician's comments come at a particularly sensitive time, following the shocking assassination attempt in Pennsylvania that left Trump with a minor ear injury but otherwise physically unharmed.
Scrutiny Over Presidential Health Transparency
Dr. Aronowitz has been at the centre of previous controversies regarding Trump's medical disclosures. He admitted to signing health reports that Trump himself had dictated during the 2016 campaign - a revelation that raised questions about medical transparency.
"The reports were accurate," Aronowitz maintains, though he acknowledges the unusual nature of a patient dictating their own medical assessment. "I stand by the evaluation of his health."
Comparing Presidential Medical Histories
When pressed on how Trump compares to famously fit presidents like the 43-year-old Theodore Roosevelt or the athletic John F. Kennedy, Aronowitz pointed to Trump's recent cognitive test results and physical resilience.
"Surviving an assassination attempt at his age and bouncing back so quickly speaks volumes about his physical constitution," the doctor argued, referencing the Pennsylvania rally shooting.
The medical professional's assessment is likely to fuel ongoing debates about how presidential health should be evaluated and disclosed to the public, particularly for candidates in their senior years.
A Pattern of Controversial Medical Endorsements
This isn't the first time Trump's physicians have made headlines with glowing health reports. During his presidency, White House doctor Ronny Jackson declared Trump had "incredible genes" and "might live to be 200 years old" with healthier eating habits.
Such exuberant medical praise has consistently drawn scepticism from other healthcare professionals and political observers who question the objectivity of these assessments.
As the 2024 election approaches, questions about presidential fitness and medical transparency are expected to remain at the forefront of political discourse, with Trump's health claims likely to face continued scrutiny from medical experts and political opponents alike.
