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Amid ongoing discussions regarding his health, President Donald Trump shared a fierce warning with a reporter from New York Magazine. He expressed his intent to take legal action against the publication if it published a negative story concerning his well-being.
In a recent interview detailed in a piece published on Monday, Trump issued his warning to reporter Ben Terris in the Oval Office, alongside White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and other health officials. The article, titled ‘The Superhuman President’, attempts to address the various speculations regarding Trump’s health.
Swift Retaliation for Negative Coverage
Trump said, “Let’s sit for a couple of minutes. I hate to waste a lot of time on this, but if you’re going to write a bad story about my health, I’m going to sue the a– off of New York Magazine. There will be a time when you can write that story, maybe in two years, three years, five years — five years, no one is going to care, I guess. Go ahead and sit down.”
The statement underscores Trump’s ongoing concern about public perceptions of his health, fueled by recent headlines mentioning his bruised hand and other health investigations.
Sources Weigh in on President’s Fitness
The New York Magazine article cited several administration officials and even Eric Trump, who defended his father’s health status. Communications director Steven Cheung expressed that Trump’s relentless schedule can be exhausting even for those working closely with him. He stated, “When he signed the Epstein transparency bill, he was here until I think 9:50, 9:45. As much as I hate to admit it, I’m exhausted going into the workday and I’m exhausted at the end of the workday trying to keep up with the president.”
During the interview, Trump made direct inquiries about his health to the physicians present, asking them, “Is my health perfect?” to which Colonel James Jones, a physician assistant, reassured him by confirming, “Your health is excellent, sir.”
Concerns about Reporting Practices
The White House has not yet commented regarding Trump’s statements or the article’s implications. However, Leavitt’s recent warnings to CBS News echo Trump’s sentiments about maintaining control over how his health is portrayed in the media.
After an interview with CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil, she emphasized the importance of airing the full content, warning that if any segments were cut, they would resort to legal action. “He said, ‘Make sure you guys don’t cut the tape, make sure the interview is out in full.’ If it’s not out in full, we’ll sue your a– off,” Leavitt conveyed in recorded remarks.
While some CBS staffers perceived her comments as a light-hearted joke, it highlights the tense relationship between Trump’s administration and the media.
Legal Challenges with Media Outlets
This is not the first time Trump has threatened legal repercussions against a media entity. He previously pursued a lawsuit against CBS News over how they aired a
