WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday lashed out at a New York Times report suggesting he is showing signs of fatigue, insisting he remains full of energy. The 79-year-old Republican also personally attacked the female author of the article, calling her “ugly” in a post on his Truth Social platform.
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“I have never worked so hard in my life,” Trump wrote, accusing the Times of publishing a “hit piece” that misrepresented his stamina. He argued that the article ignored his achievements and productivity, claiming evidence proves he is active and alert despite criticism over his age.
YIKES: #Trump just had a humiliating meltdown on social media, attacking a New York Times reporter following her story noting his declining health and increased fatigue. Trump lashed out at the reporter, called her “ugly,” and bizarrely bragged about passing a test for dementia. pic.twitter.com/VO8tPOrdxs
— A.D. (@theirishokie) November 26, 2025
Trump highlighted what he described as his accomplishments, including last year’s election victory, a strong US stock market, and involvement in settling international conflicts. He also boasted about passing a “perfect physical exam and a comprehensive cognitive test (‘that was aced’)” recently, asserting that these results confirm his vigor.
As the oldest person ever to assume the US presidency, Trump has visibly reduced public events and domestic travel compared to his first term. Reports indicate that he now generally schedules public appearances between noon and 5:00 pm, a shift from the more demanding schedule he maintained previously.
Trump attacks the New York Times, claims he won 2024 in a “landslide,” fixed inflation, ended multiple wars, and passed a perfect physical and cognitive test, while calling a reporter “ugly” and the paper an “enemy of the people.” pic.twitter.com/T6oapMWAFQ
— The Vivlia (@TVivlia) November 26, 2025
Despite these adjustments, Trump remains highly visible in the media, frequently participating in long press sessions. The White House has actively promoted an image of the president as youthful and energetic, even commissioning AI-generated depictions of him as a muscle-bound superhero.
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Critics, however, note that while Trump maintains media visibility, there are clear signs of slowing pace in comparison to previous years and to his predecessor Joe Biden, who left office at 81. The Times report underscores these observations, highlighting the ongoing debate about age and stamina in the nation’s highest office.