Donald Trump transformed the USS Harry S. Truman into the venue for an energetic MAGA-themed rally on Sunday, delighting naval officers with laughter and applause.
Accompanied by his wife Melania, Trump showcased his iconic YMCA dance moves and criticized his predecessors, including his well-known rival Barack ‘Hussein’ Obama.
The dynamic performance comes as liberal media engage in intense speculation about the president’s health, fueled by his absence from public view for a couple of days last week.
Addressing thousands of officers at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, Trump celebrated the Navy’s 250th anniversary, segueing into a discussion about his well-being.
Earlier this year, it was disclosed that the 79-year-old is dealing with chronic venous insufficiency, a prevalent condition in older adults that heightens the risk of blood clots.
However, Trump dismissed any worries, sharing insights from Texas Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson, who served as Trump’s White House doctor during his initial presidency.
While speaking to the military officers, Trump claimed that Jackson said he was a healthier president than Barack Obama and George W. Bush.
‘A man that everybody loves — he was my doctor in the White House and I got to know him very well,’ Trump told the crowd of Naval officers.
‘He was also the doctor for Barack Hussein Obama. Have you heard of him?’
‘He was a doctor for a man named Bush. And at a press conference they asked him, “Who’s in the best shape, who’s the healthiest, who’s the strongest, who’s the best physical specimen of the three?” He said, “That’s easy. President Donald Trump!”
‘And I said, “I love this guy!”‘
Trump bragged about his health by claiming he was the ‘best physical specimen’ of the last three presidents
Former White House doctor told Trump he was healthier than Barack Obama and George W. Bush
Jackson famously told reporters in 2018 that Trump could live for 200 years if he changed his diet
Navy officers reacted by cheering on the president with applause and laughter as Trump continued praising Jackson.
‘I said, “love him!”‘ Trump added.
‘Ronny Jackson. He’s now a congressman, you know. So, he was an admiral, he was a chief doctor — he was the whole boss of doctors — and now he’s a very, very successful congressman from Texas.’
‘Thank you, Ronny, and I appreciate those words. I’ll never forget them.’
While serving as Trump’s physician, Jackson faced criticism from the president’s liberal opponents for frequently praising Trump’s health.
Back in 2018, Jackson famously claimed during a press conference that Trump ‘has incredibly good genes, and it’s just the way God made him.’
Jackson added, ‘I told the president that if he had a healthier diet over the last 20 years he might live to be 200 years old.’
Trump made his remarks at a naval base on Sunday in Virginia celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Navy
Moreover, Jackson also praised Trump’s cognitive ability by telling reporters, ‘I have absolutely no concerns about his cognitive ability.’
Trump and his Republican allies often attacked former President Joe Biden’s cognitive ability and physical health during the 2024 election.
Trump’s last physical exam conducted in April at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center indicated he remains in good health. Trump, 79, weighed in at 224 pounds, which approximately 20 pounds lighter compared to his last examination in 2020. However, this spurred doubts from his leftwing opponents that the examination was not accurate.
