Trump should come clean about his all-too-obvious decline | Margaret Sullivan
The article discusses concerns regarding Donald Trump's mental and physical health as he approaches his 80th birthday. It emphasizes the need for transparency about presidential health, citing historical examples of concealment. The author argues that the public deserves more information about Trump's health status to assess his competency as president.
- ▪Fewer than half of US adults believe Trump has the mental acuity or physical health to be an effective president.
- ▪Trump's late-night social media activity and behavior have raised concerns about his mental state.
- ▪The article calls for mandatory reporting on the health of the president, both physical and mental.
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| Original publisher | The Guardian — US |
| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/29/trump-mental-physical-health |
| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 11:00:48 GMT |
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‘Transparency about the president’s health should be the rule, not the exception.’ Photograph: Evan Vucci/ReutersView image in fullscreen‘Transparency about the president’s health should be the rule, not the exception.’ Photograph: Evan Vucci/ReutersOpinionDonald TrumpTrump should come clean about his all-too-obvious decline Margaret SullivanThe public is concerned. Fewer than half of US adults believe that Trump now possesses the mental acuity or physical health to be an effective presidentFri 29 May 2026 07.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 07.01 EDTShareAmerican presidents don’t have a stellar record of transparency about their health problems.After a polio diagnosis that caused paralysis of his lower body, Franklin Delano Roosevelt used a wheelchair to get around, but went to…
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