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Trump Highlights Vance’s Health Praise as Public Questions His Fitness

6/29/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump reposted a two-week-old CBS interview where Vice President JD Vance says his health is “off the charts.”
Observers note bruised hands, swollen ankles, a neck rash, the president appearing to fall asleep, and reports from Haberman, Swan and aides of hearing impairment and age-related fatigue.
A Quinnipiac poll finds 59 % of voters think the White House hides health information and about half doubt the president’s fitness.

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U.S. President Donald Trump reposted a two-week-old CBS interview where Vice President JD Vance says his health is “off the charts.”
Observers note bruised hands, swollen ankles, a neck rash, the president appearing to fall asleep, and reports from Haberman, Swan and aides of hearing impairment and age-related fatigue.
A Quinnipiac poll finds 59 % of voters think the White House hides health information and about half doubt the president’s fitness.