A physician who previously treated former Vice President Dick Cheney has called for a congressional investigation into the mental health of President Donald Trump. The call follows the release of a letter written by President Trump to the Prime Minister of Norway.
Letter to Norway Sparks Concerns
Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a cardiologist who served as Dick Cheney’s long-time physician, stated that the letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere should “prompt a bipartisan congressional investigation.” The letter, which was leaked this Monday, details President Trump’s pursuit of acquiring the Danish territory of Greenland.
According to the letter, President Trump warned Prime Minister Stoere that he “no longer feels a need to think purely in terms of peace” after being denied a Nobel Peace Prize. Dr. Reiner reacted to the letter and its reported distribution to other European countries with a post on X, reiterating his call for a congressional investigation into the President’s fitness for office.
President Trump has repeatedly claimed to have “aced” cognitive exams. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt previously stated that the President “has nothing to hide” regarding his health.
Potential Next Steps
Should members of Congress heed Dr. Reiner’s call, a bipartisan investigation could be initiated. Such an investigation could involve medical professionals evaluating the President’s mental fitness. It is also possible that the call for an investigation will not gain traction, and the matter will not be pursued further.
Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted Dr. Reiner’s call for an investigation?
Dr. Reiner cited President Trump’s letter to the Prime Minister of Norway, and the reported distribution of the letter to other European countries, as the basis for his call for a bipartisan congressional investigation.
What did President Trump’s letter to Norway discuss?
The letter detailed President Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland, and included a statement that he “no longer feels a need to think purely in terms of peace” after being denied a Nobel Peace Prize.
Has the White House responded to Dr. Reiner’s call for an investigation?
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt previously stated that the President “has nothing to hide” regarding his health, and President Trump has claimed to have “aced” cognitive exams.
What role should a president’s personal conduct play in assessments of their fitness for office?
