Donald Trump’s personal physician claims the Republican presidential front-runner would be “the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency,” according to a letter released Monday by the Trump campaign.
Less than two weeks ago, Trump assured Americans that his medical records would reveal nothing but “perfection,” after a report by Politico raised questions about his age, diet and exercise habits. If the billionaire succeeds in his bid to be commander in chief, he would be 70 years old on the day of his inauguration.
The letter, penned by Dr. Harold Bornstein, cites Trump’s “astonishingly excellent” blood pressure and recent weight loss as reasons to believe he is in good health. According to Bornstein, Trump has only undergone surgery in his lifetime: “an appendectomy at age ten.”
“I am proud to share this report, written by the highly respected Dr. Jacob [sic] Bornstein of Lenox Hill hospital, stating that I am in excellent health,” Trump said in a statement accompanying the report. “I am fortunate to have been blessed with great genes – both of my parents had very long and productive lives.”
Read the full letter, as published, below:
To Whom My Concern:
I have been the personal physician of Mr. Donald J. Trump since 1980. His previous physician was my father, Dr. Jacob Bornstein. Over the past 39 years, I am pleased to report that Mr. Trump has had no significant medical report that Mr. Trump has had no significant medical problems. Mr. Trump has had a recent complete medical examination that showed only positive results. Actually, his blood pressure, 110/65, and laboratory results were astonishingly excellent.
Over the past twelve months, he has lost at least fifteen pounds. Mr. Trump takes 81mg of aspirin daily and a low dose of a statin. His PSA test score is 0.15 (very low). His physical strength and stamina are extraordinary.
Mr. Trump has suffered no form of cancer, has never had a hip, knee or shoulder replacement or any other orthopedic surgery. His only surgery was an appendectomy at age ten. His cardiovascular status is excellent. He has no history of ever using alcohol or tobacco products.
If elected, Mr. Trump, I can state unequivocally, will be the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency.
Harold N. Bornstein, M.D., F.A.C.G.
Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology
Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
