Aging in the Oval Office: Trump Turns 72 Amid High‑Profile Health Beats
On Thursday, June 14, 2018, President Donald Trump celebrated his 72nd birthday, back in the thick of Washington politics after a daring trip to Singapore for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Trump’s age has stirred headlines — he was the oldest 2016 candidate at 70, and Ronald Reagan hit 73 when he won a second term in 1984.
Health in the Headlines
- Jan. Physical Exam – White House doctor Ronny Jackson labeled Trump’s health “excellent.”
- 2007 Hyperbole – When he was still campaigning, his previous doctor, Harold Bornstein, sent a glowing letter boasting “astonishingly excellent” blood pressure and “extraordinary” stamina, calling him “the healthiest person ever elected to the presidency.”
- Dictated by the President – Bornstein later admitted Trump wrote that letter himself.
- Document Theft – A security guard raided Bornstein’s Park Avenue office on February 3, 2017, seizing the doctor’s records. The raid happened two days after The New York Times quoted Bornstein about prescribing a hair‑growth drug to Trump for years.
The Takeaway
Despite the drama over his medical files and the celebrity flair used to describe his vitality, the bottom line is: Trump’s health is a front‑page talking point that keeps the nation guessing about age, vigor, and the politics of power. As he turns 72, the world watches, hoping the President can still juggle the White House’s heavy loads — yes, even with a hairstyle that keeps asking for a boost!
