- Jeffries demands a congressional probe into President Trump's health, arguing the White House has been insufficiently transparent about his fitness.
- Reports of aging signs and schedule changes, plus conflicting medical statements, fuel bipartisan debate over how much health transparency the public deserves.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has called for a congressional investigation into President Donald Trump’s health, arguing that the White House has not been fully transparent and that oversight shouldn’t wait for potential Democratic gains in the upcoming midterms.
In an interview posted to X by political commentator Aaron Parnas on Friday, Jeffries, a New York Democrat and vocal critic of Trump, addressed growing questions about the 79-year-old president’s fitness.
Trump became the oldest person ever inaugurated as president when he returned to office in January 2025.
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Jeffries pointed to inconsistencies in White House communications, saying the administration is “definitively” not being transparent about Trump’s health.
He specifically called on Rep. James Comer, the Republican chair of the House Oversight Committee, to take action.
“I don’t believe that this is something that should wait until the American people give Democrats the majority in the aftermath of the November election later on this year,” Jeffries said.
“I think it’s something that James Comer, if he’s actually being honest about Congress being a separate and coequal branch of government—we don’t work for Donald Trump.
We don’t work for JD Vance. We don’t work for their billionaire donors.
We work for the American people, and Congress, in its role as a separate and co-equal branch of government, should make sure that the administration comes clean as it relates to the president’s ability to do his job at the level that the American people deserve.”
Reports of President Trump’s Health
The comments come on the heels of a Wall Street Journal report detailing alleged signs of aging in Trump, including delicate skin, difficulty hearing, and staff adjustments to his schedule with fewer meetings.
The Journal also noted Trump takes a higher dose of aspirin than recommended by his doctors, which he attributes to visible bruising on his hands.
Trump has pushed back strongly against the scrutiny.
On Truth Social Friday, he wrote: “The White House doctors have just reported that I am in ‘PERFECT HEALTH,’ and that I ‘ACED’ (meaning, was correct on 100% of the questions asked!), for the third straight time, my cognitive examination, something which no other president, or previous vice president, was willing to take.”
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has previously defended the president, telling Newsweek: “President Trump is the hardest-working president the American people have ever had.
He is literally always working around the clock, seven days a week, to better our country.”
Republicans, controlling the House Oversight Committee, have shown no interest in launching such a probe.
Joe Biden Resonance
This isn’t the first time presidential health has become a partisan flashpoint.
Just a few years ago, former President Joe Biden faced intense Republican-led scrutiny over his age and cognitive abilities during his term.
Those concerns peaked after a debated performance in 2024 that contributed to his decision to exit the race.
At the time, many Democrats downplayed the issues.
Now, with Trump at 79 and reports of schedule changes—such as requests for fewer meetings—the tables have turned.
Jeffries’ push echoes past Republican investigations into Biden’s use of an autopen and fitness for office, highlighting what Democrats see as hypocrisy in oversight.
The Wall Street Journal’s reporting has fueled the debate, citing sources close to the administration on Trump’s habits, including his aspirin intake and denial of needing to slow down.
Trump has denied falling asleep in meetings and insists any schedule tweaks aren’t age-related.
What Professionals Are Saying
In April 2025, the White House released results from Trump’s annual physical at Walter Reed, declaring him in “excellent health” with robust cardiac and cognitive function.
His physician noted an active lifestyle, including golf, as a positive factor.
Yet questions lingered through the year. In October 2025, Trump mentioned undergoing advanced imaging—initially described as an MRI, later clarified as a CT scan—which the White House said showed “perfectly normal” results for cardiovascular and abdominal health.
Bruising on his hands, attributed to aspirin and handshaking, sparked speculation, as did reports of him appearing to nod off during events.
Medical experts have weighed in cautiously.
Some, like CNN contributor Dr. Jonathan Reiner, have noted that higher-than-recommended aspirin doses could explain bruising but raised questions about full disclosure.
Others point out that at Trump’s age, routine screenings are common, and his reported cognitive scores on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment remain perfect.
Jeffries’ call has drawn quick reactions across the political spectrum.
Outlets like The Daily Beast framed it as demanding rigor similar to past GOP probes, while Mediaite highlighted the interview clip going viral on social media.
Conservative commentators have dismissed it as partisan gamesmanship ahead of midterms.
What Happens Next?
As the story unfolds, it’s clear presidential health remains a sensitive topic, especially with an aging leader in a demanding role.
Voters have shown in polls that age and fitness matter—Trump’s own campaign in 2024 leaned heavily on contrasting his energy with Biden’s.
Whether Comer’s committee takes up the issue remains unlikely under Republican control, but Jeffries’ statements keep the pressure on.
With midterms looming, expect more back-and-forth as both sides jockey for narrative control.
This debate underscores a larger question: How much transparency do Americans deserve from their leaders on health matters that could impact governance?
Past presidents have varied widely in disclosures, from detailed reports to minimal info.
For now, the White House stands firm on Trump’s vigor, while Democrats like Jeffries argue Congress has a duty to ensure clarity—for the sake of the nation, not politics.
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