Today, Explained The healthiest president of all time
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Feb 2, 2026 
Ben Terris, Washington correspondent for New York Magazine who reported on Donald Trump’s health, gives on-the-record observations about visible signs and White House spin. He describes bruising, rehearsed doctor lines, staged access, diet and habits, and how coverage changed after Biden. Short, clear takes on what people notice and how narratives get built.
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The Superhuman Presidency Claim
- Trump and his inner circle push a
Bruised Hand In The Oval Office
- Ben Terris describes shaking Trump's hand and seeing a large bruise on the back of his hand during an Oval Office interview.
- Trump claims heavy aspirin use and frequent firm handshakes explain the bruising.
Staged Praises And Air Force One Rituals
- Ben Terris recounts interviews with Marco Rubio and aides who performed praise rituals to portray Trump as superhuman.
- He describes staged behaviors like hiding naps on Air Force One to avoid appearing weak.