Kathrine Frich
Questions about Donald Trump’s health are again driving headlines in the United States.
This time, the focus is on how the president is responding publicly and what it might reveal.
A psychologist quoted in British media argues Trump’s own comments suggest anxiety about threats to his authority.
According to the Daily Express, the claims were discussed after Trump gave a recent interview in which he addressed his health and routine.
Trump, 79, is the oldest president inaugurated in U.S. history, the report noted.
Interview sparks debate
The Daily Express reported that Trump told The Wall Street Journal he is in “perfect” health and said he takes more aspirin than doctors recommend.
In the same account, Trump said he uses makeup to cover bruising on his hands and does not exercise regularly because he finds it “boring.”
The report also said he told the newspaper he had received medical advice for a number of health issues.
The comments landed amid ongoing rumours and speculation about “cognitive decline,” which Trump has denied.
Psychologist’s analysis
The Daily Express said Dr John Gartner, described as an American psychologist, discussed Trump’s approach while speaking to The Daily Beast.
Gartner contrasted Trump’s visibility with what he described as efforts by “handlers” around Joe Biden to limit public appearances, according to the quotes carried in the report.
He also pointed to Trump bringing up the “25th Amendment” in conversation, as the debate over his fitness for office continued online.
25th amendment focus
Gartner suggested Trump’s repeated references could reflect concern about removal on capacity grounds.
He said: “I am sure that he’s paranoid about that, actually. Because he is paranoid, and paranoid people are very quick to see any threat to their power. malignant narcissist in particular. He says ‘People talking about my health, that reminds me of the 25th Amendment, so stop talking about it for the 25th time.”
The 25th Amendment outlines how presidential power is transferred if a president dies, resigns, is removed, or becomes unable to carry out the duties of office.
Sources: Daily Express, The Wall Street Journal, The Daily Beast
