A prominent cardiologist is raising questions about President Donald Trump’s health, pointing to bruising on his hands, swelling in his legs and instances in which the president appeared tired during official events — even as Trump’s physician has declared the 80-year-old president to be in “excellent health.”

Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a professor of medicine and surgery at George Washington University who served as former Vice President Dick Cheney’s cardiologist for approximately 27 years, raised the concerns in an opinion piece published by The New York Times.

Reiner pointed to visible bruising on both of Trump’s hands. The White House has previously attributed the bruising to frequent handshaking combined with the president’s use of aspirin, though Reiner questioned whether that fully explains the markings.

The cardiologist also highlighted swelling seen in Trump’s legs. The White House has said Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition involving blood flow in the legs. Reiner argued that other potential causes, including heart or kidney problems, should also be considered.

Reiner additionally cited occasions in which Trump appeared to have difficulty staying awake during official events in the Oval Office, describing the episodes as possible excessive daytime sleepiness.

He also raised questions about advanced cardiac and abdominal imaging Trump underwent at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, arguing that the public has not received a detailed clinical explanation for why the tests were performed.

Reiner questioned why Trump’s routine physical examination reportedly involved a team of 22 specialists and also discussed the president’s repeated references to his performance on a cognitive screening test.

The White House and Trump’s physicians have repeatedly maintained that the president remains physically and cognitively fit to carry out his duties.

Reiner argued that presidents should face greater independent medical scrutiny, noting that commercial pilots, members of law enforcement and other professionals are required to meet medical fitness standards.

He called on Congress to consider establishing an independent medical body under provisions of the 25th Amendment that could evaluate a president’s health and provide greater transparency to the American public.

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