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President Donald Trump has strongly criticized the New York Times for its recent report on his health, calling the publication's actions "seditious" and "treasonous." The report, published on November 25, highlighted signs of fatigue and the challenges of aging in office, suggesting that President Trump, now 79, is experiencing fewer public events and less domestic travel compared to his first year in office.
In a 488-word post on Truth Social, President Trump expressed his frustration, stating that the Times' reporting was an attempt to "libel and demean" him. He described the publication as "Enemies of the People" and suggested that action should be taken against them. The New York Times responded by defending their journalistic practices, emphasizing the importance of providing the public with in-depth reporting on the health of elected leaders. The Times stated, "Our reporting is heavily sourced, based on interviews with people close to the president and with medical experts."
The article by Katie Rogers and Dylan Freedman also noted that while President Trump is taking more foreign trips, his public appearances occasionally show signs of wear. The White House has countered these claims, describing President Trump's health as "excellent" and "exceptional."
President Trump has a history of challenging media outlets, and he is currently suing both the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal for defamation in unrelated cases. The Times has vowed to vigorously contest these claims.
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