"He had one problem, Trump said. At a certain age, about 86, 87, he started getting, what do they call it? He pointed to his forehead and looked to his press secretary for the word that escaped him. Alzheimer's, Leavitt said. Like an Alzheimer's thing, Trump said. Well, I don't have it. Is it something you think about at all? I asked. No, I don't think about it at all. You know why? he said. Because whatever it is, my attitude is whatever."
"On Monday, New York magazine published interviews with Trump and administration officials who boasted about the health of the 79-year-old president, who in recent months has appeared to doze off during public appearances and has been seen with swollen ankles and bruises on his hands. New York magazine's Ben Terris, who conducted the interviews, quoted one White House physician assistant as claiming that Trump is healthier than former President Barack Obama."
President Donald Trump could not recall the word 'Alzheimer's' while describing his father Fred Trump's late-life diagnosis. White House officials and aides praised the 79-year-old president's health, with one physician assistant claiming he is healthier than former President Barack Obama and a senior official saying Trump has been sharing anecdotes about his father. The president has appeared to doze during public events and been photographed with swollen ankles and bruises on his hands. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt filled in the forgotten word during the exchange. Marco Rubio commented that the president is 'too healthy.' The president said he does not worry about the condition.
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