Health on Red Alert? New York Times Reports on Trump's Reduced Schedule and Weight Loss

The U.S. "New York Times" published an in-depth report titled "Reduced Schedule, Weight Loss: The Aging and Health Doubts of Trump" on the 26th, focusing on President Trump's physical condition and changes in his daily activities. The report pointed out that although Trump is already 79 years old, he maintains a strong image through social media and public speeches, but his actual public schedule and health condition show significant changes.

According to data analysis of the president's official schedule, compared to the same period during his first term in 2017, the total number of public events in Trump's second term has decreased by 39%, from 1,688 to 1,029, and the start time of the schedule has also been significantly delayed, averaging from 10:31 a.m. to 12:08 p.m. Although Trump has made eight international visits this year, far exceeding the four during the same period of his first term, indicating that his diplomatic schedule remains tight, but domestic activities have clearly decreased, with most public appearances concentrated between noon and 5 p.m., and he often arrives at the Oval Office after 11 a.m.

The report also pointed out signs of declining physical strength. During a meeting in the Oval Office in early November, when corporate executives were discussing weight-loss drugs, Trump's eyelids drooped and he almost closed his eyes, apparently dozing off for a moment, until someone fainted at the scene did he get up. This scene contrasts sharply with his previous energetic image.

In terms of health, Trump's weight has dropped from 244 pounds (about 111 kilograms) in 2020 to 224 pounds (about 102 kilograms), still overweight, but the extent of weight loss has attracted attention. In early October, he underwent a health check-up at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, including an MRI, but the official medical summary did not mention the related examinations, only stating "the complete results have been released," and the information was not transparent enough. In addition, the bruise on his right back needed to be covered with concealer, and swollen ankles have also drawn public attention.

White House press secretary Levitt responded that Trump's health information was "transparent and open," and accused the Biden administration of concealing the president's cognitive decline. However, the report pointed out that Trump has refused for years to allow doctors to be questioned by journalists, even after contracting severe COVID-19 in 2020 or being attacked in Pennsylvania in 2024, he did not hold formal medical briefings.

The "New York Times" analysis said that as public support ratings decline and economic dissatisfaction rises, Trump's allies urge him to focus on domestic affairs. Although aides expect him to increase domestic schedules before the midterm elections, Trump seems more inclined to attend international summits, such as the Davos Forum in Switzerland.

In terms of lifestyle, Trump still insists on little exercise, prefers fast food and red meat, and has long believed that intense exercise drains life energy. The report also mentioned that since his second term, he has repeatedly mentioned "heaven" and his afterlife in speeches, a frequency unseen before. (Rural Cat)

Photo: US President Trump went to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center near Washington, D.C., after receiving the annual routine examination claimed by the White House, and boarded a helicopter to return to the White House. (AFP)

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