WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) issued a formal letter to White House Physician Captain Sean P. Barbabella, D.O., MC, USN, calling for clarity and honesty regarding the health and cognitive fitness of President Donald J. Trump..
Rep. Crockett’s letter follows months of mounting public concern and numerous observable incidents suggesting a significant decline in the President’s physical and mental health. Despite these visible symptoms, the White House has continued to assert that President Trump “exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health.”
“Let me be clear: the American people deserve the truth about the health of their president,” said Congresswoman Crockett. “We’ve all seen the same videos, the same erratic behavior, the same troubling lapses in memory and focus. If the President is unwell, we need transparency—not a cover-up.”
In her letter, Congresswoman Crockett cited multiple reports of the President exhibiting visible swelling, discoloration, difficulty walking, and cognitive lapses during public appearances. She also highlighted concerning statements from President Trump, including his recent inability to recall fundamental facts about his first administration and his repeated struggles to articulate basic constitutional responsibilities.
Crockett’s inquiry specifically calls on Dr. Barbabella to answer key questions regarding:
- Whether the President has experienced a heart attack or stroke in the past 15 years;
- Whether health issues have interfered with his ability to perform his duties;
- Whether assistive devices such as a cane or brace are used privately;
- The cause of repeated instances of facial paralysis and mobility issues; and
- The medical basis for asserting that the President remains fully fit to serve as Commander-in-Chief.
Rep. Crockett’s letter also references a July 2025 memorandum from Dr. Barbabella acknowledging that President Trump suffers from chronic venous insufficiency and takes aspirin as part of a “cardiovascular prevention regimen”—a practice generally discouraged for individuals over the age of 70 unless they’ve already experienced a cardiovascular event.
