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President Donald Trump lashed out on Wednesday against The New York Times in an extensive message posted on his social media platform Truth Social, where he defended his physical and cognitive health while accusing the newspaper of spreading "false" and "treacherous" information about him.
In his post, Trump claimed that no president in the history of the United States has worked as hard as he has, describing himself as the president with "the longest days" and "the best results."
He attributed to his administration the end of eight wars -without providing details- the creation of what he called "the largest economy" in the country, the massive return of businesses to U.S. territory, the reconstruction of the military, the largest package of tax and regulatory cuts, and the closure of the southern border, which was "open and dangerous" before his term.
"I have created an 'aura' around 'the United States of America' that has led all the countries of the world to respect us more than ever," he stated.
The leader also devoted a significant portion of his message to his medical examinations.
He stated that he had repeatedly undergone "long, exhaustive, and very boring" tests at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where – according to him – the specialists had given him "perfect" ratings.
He even noted that some doctors told him they had never seen results as good as his.
"I do these tests because I owe it to our country," he emphasized.
Trump added that, in addition to physical check-ups, he has undergone cognitive tests three times, the most recent of which was recently, and that he would have passed them "with flying colors."
He asserted that few would be able to achieve high scores on these tests, including -he said- members of New York Times itself.
He emphasized that several presidents have not undergone similar evaluations, hinting that the tests are too demanding and that not everyone would perform well.
In that context, he accused the New York newspaper of insisting on the narrative that he would be "slowing down" or losing his clarity. For Trump, these claims are deliberately false and aim to politically harm him.
"I will know when I'm 'slowing down,' but it's not now!" she expressed.
Trump described those reports as "seditious" and "treasonous," created solely to defame and belittle the President of the United States.
"They are true enemies of the people, and we should do something about it," he warned.
He also criticized the coverage by the New York Times regarding electoral processes related to his figure, stating that the newspaper has published inaccurate reports for which it would have been compelled to apologize, although he did not specify when this occurred.
According to Trump, "the best thing that could happen to the country" would be for the newspaper to cease to exist, as he considers it a "terrible, biased, and false source."
The text concluded with its usual political slogan: "Let's make America great again!"
With this new rhetorical offensive, Trump once again positions himself in direct confrontation with one of the most influential media outlets in the country, at a time when his health and mental sharpness have been the subject of public debate, fueled by comments from political opponents as well as press reports.
Last week, the White House physician stated that the president "remains in excellent overall health" at 79 years old.
"The cardiovascular images of President Trump are perfectly normal," stated a memorandum sent by Sean P. Barbabella to the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavit.
"There is no evidence of arterial narrowing that would impede blood flow, nor abnormalities in the heart or major blood vessels. The heart chambers are of normal size, the walls of the blood vessels appear smooth and healthy, and there are no signs of inflammation or obstruction," the report detailed.
Regarding the nature of the examination, Barbabella clarified that the purpose was preventive: "to identify problems early, confirm overall health, and ensure that vitality and long-term functioning are maintained."
The memorandum was published after Trump announced that he would make his physical exam public following the leak that he underwent an MRI in October.
"It was just an MRI. Which part of the body? It wasn't the brain, because I took a cognitive test and scored outstanding," he said in front of reporters.
Last July, Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, after undergoing medical examinations due to swelling in his legs and bruising on his hands.
Leavitt stated at the time that the studies, including an ultrasound, revealed that it is a benign and common condition, especially in people over 70 years old.
"There are no signs of deep vein thrombosis or arterial diseases," he clarified.
The 79-year-old president was also evaluated using an electrocardiogram, which showed a structurally healthy and well-functioning heart.
"No heart failure, renal damage, or systemic diseases were detected," added Leavitt, who attempted to downplay the issue.
Regarding the bruises observed on Trump's hands, the spokesperson explained that they are "minor irritations" caused by frequent handshakes and the regular use of aspirin as part of his cardiovascular regimen.
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