Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a luncheon for the Economic Club of NY on Thursday.
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The release comes amid growing attention to the candidates’ health histories and after Democratic rival Hillary Clinton was captured on video almost collapsing during the 9/11 ceremony in Lower Manhattan on Sunday. Trump takes statin, a medication to lower his cholesterol, and a daily low dose of aspirin. Donald Trump talked about his brother Fred Trump, who died in his 40s and struggled with alcoholism, as well as their father, Fred Trump, who died when he was 93 and had Alzheimer’s disease in his later years.
“It’s tough, because of the way I live”, he said.
Though the specifics of the interview won’t be known until the Dr. Oz episode airs Thursday, an audience member has revealed some details of the exchange to NBC News reporter Katy Tur.
“He’s been healthy – he says he’s been healthy, I believe him”, Rassin continued.
“I feel as good today as I did when I was 30″, Trump said.
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In a statement accompanying the new letter, Trump’s campaign said he thought it was important to have a detailed physical examination “in light of increased scrutiny of candidates’ health”.
“Your testosterone is 441, which is actually good”, Oz said, drawing laughter from the audience. But a campaign spokeswoman confirmed that Trump handed Dr. Oz a one-page summary of the physical exam he underwent last week.
Dr. Oz also took Trump through a full “review of systems,” including head or neck issues, hormone levels, heart problems, stomach or bladder issues and cancer history, as seen in the CNN clip.
Trump also said he doesn’t have a regular exercise regimen – except for delivering speeches on the campaign trail that are notable for his high energy and often wild gesticulations.
While the letter from Trump’s doctor also covered his blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other such measurements, his hand size was noticeably absent.
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Bornstein said Trump has an annual physical exam in the spring and repeated that Trump does not use alcohol or tobacco. “I don’t know. I don’t think so”. Trump had an EKG and chest X-ray in April of this year, which the doctor said were “normal”. The GOP nominee added that he would like to lose 15 to 20 pounds.
