Doctor Raises Alarm Over Trump’s Health After Shocking New Claims

President Donald Trump is facing renewed questions about his health after a medical analyst claimed the president has shown signs of a potentially serious sleep-related problem.

Dr. Jonathan Reiner raised the issue during a CNN appearance on May 26, where he questioned whether Trump is physically fit for the demands of the presidency as he approaches his 80th birthday.

Reiner told CNN anchor Kate Bolduan that Americans deserve a “clear understanding” that the president is “fit for duty,” especially ahead of another physical exam at Walter Reed Medical Center.

The doctor pointed to several visible issues that have fueled online speculation in recent months, including bruising on Trump’s hands and swelling around his ankles.

The White House has previously said the bruising was caused by Trump frequently shaking hands. But Reiner suggested the concerns should not be brushed aside without more explanation.

His biggest concern, however, was Trump’s alleged daytime sleepiness.

“The president has severe daytime somnolence,” Reiner said. “He falls asleep very often.”

Reiner claimed Trump has fallen asleep during Oval Office meetings while people were speaking to him in the Cabinet Room. He also said there was concern that Trump may have appeared to nod off at Arlington National Cemetery during Memorial Day observances.

Daytime somnolence, also known as hypersomnia, generally refers to excessive sleepiness during the day or an uncontrollable urge to fall asleep.

Reiner said he wants the White House to explain what evaluations have been done and whether doctors have determined why Trump appears to be struggling with daytime drowsiness.

He also warned that chronic sleep problems can have serious health consequences, especially for older adults.

“Chronic insomnia is a severe illness,” Reiner said, adding that it can increase the risk of dementia, cognitive decline, and other health issues.

The physician also said excessive daytime sleepiness may be linked to a greater risk of heart attacks and worsening cognitive function.

“It’s a real problem,” Reiner said. “And the president appears to struggle to stay awake during the day.”

The Trump administration strongly pushed back on the claims.

White House spokesperson Davis Ingle told the Associated Press that Trump remains in “excellent health” and called him “the sharpest and most accessible President in American history.”

“President Trump is the sharpest and most accessible President in American history who is working nonstop to solve problems and deliver on his promises, and he remains in excellent health,” Ingle said.

Trump also addressed his health on Truth Social on May 26 after undergoing a physical at Walter Reed Military Medical Center.

“Just finished my 6-month physical at Walter Reed Military Medical Center. Everything checked out PERFECTLY. Thank you to the great Doctors and Staff! Heading back to the White House,” Trump wrote.

Still, the scrutiny has not gone away.

Critics online recently raised fresh questions after clips circulated that appeared to show Trump slurring his words while speaking to reporters.

During one exchange, Trump said, “You have a rigged vote out there, that’s the problem. The votes are rigged.”

He later added, “If we had Jesus Christ come down and count the votes, I would have won California.”

The clips quickly spread across social media, where some users questioned the president’s speech patterns and demanded more discussion about his health.

“The slurred speech is really something else,” one user wrote. “So why are we not talking about the slurred speech of our president?”

For now, the White House insists Trump is healthy and fully capable of doing the job.

But with questions about bruising, swelling, daytime sleepiness, and viral clips of his public appearances continuing to circulate, the president’s health is once again becoming a major political talking point.