New Storm Over Donald Trump’s Refusal to Release Medical Records

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> Donald Trump is dodging his pledge—following the July assassination attempt where he was wounded in his right ear—that he would “very gladly” release his medical records.
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> The Republican nominee bragged to CBS News in August that he earned a “perfect score” on a medical exam and “aced” cognitive tests after the July attempt on his life at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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> “I got everything right,” he enthused. “One of the doctors said, ‘I’ve never seen that before, where you get everything right.’ No, I have no problem. I’d go a step further, I think anybody that runs for president, whether they’re 75 or 65 or 45, I think should take a cognitive test.”

Trump would be the oldest man ever to be elected President of the United States, yet he is refusing to release any medical records. 

And, despite multiple issues surrounding his physical and mental health.

Reportedly, the former President is medically obese, has a diet which includes fast food, and his cholesterol levels put him at risk for a heart attack or stroke. Equally worrisome is a Trump family history of Alzheimer’s, his own exhibited signs of cognitive decline, and any damage from the first assassination attempt which reportedly left him with PTSD. 

As voters, and considering all these things, we deserve to see verifiable medical records and from a reputable source. Indeed, the state of Trump’s health is even more important considering that JD Vance, if Trump were elected, would be next in line for the job. 

If his supposed medical and cognitive tests are so “perfect”, why not release them?

And, folks, JD Vance should never be a Big Mac away from the presidency.