Trump Hospital Visit: Top Doctor Sounds Alarm Amid President's Walter Reed Medical Exam

Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a professor of medicine at George Washington University Hospital and former cardiologist to late Vice President Dick Cheney, raised concerns about President Donald Trump’s apparent daytime sleepiness during an appearance on CNN. Reiner noted Trump’s repeated instances of falling asleep during public events, including a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, and described the President’s condition as 'severe daytime somnolence.' He warned that chronic insomnia could increase dementia risk and reduce cognitive function in older individuals. The White House strongly rejected Reiner’s remarks, with spokesman Davis Ingle labeling him a 'hack doctor' in comments to *The Daily Beast*. Ingle accused medical professionals of engaging in 'armchair diagnosis or false speculation for political purposes' and insisted Trump remains 'the sharpest, most accessible, and energetic President in American history.' Trump’s health and mental acuity have become subjects of heightened scrutiny in recent months. In May, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker suggested in a *Politico* interview that he believed the President 'has dementia.' Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin separately called for a comprehensive cognitive assessment of Trump, citing public behavior described as 'incoherent, volatile, profane, deranged, and threatening' in a letter to White House physician Sean Barbabella. Trump has repeatedly denied claims of sleeping during meetings, stating in January that he closed his eyes during Cabinet sessions because they were 'pretty boring.' The White House has also dismissed social media speculation, including a response to photographs showing Trump with his eyes closed during events, where the administration’s X account mocked critics, stating, 'He was blinking, you absolute moron.' Trump is scheduled for a medical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, following reports of his apparent fatigue and concerns raised by medical professionals and political figures.