Bizarre error in Trump’s medical report sparks meltdown over POTUS’ health and test credibility

WASHINGTON, DC: It looks like the internet just had another meltdown—over a typo this time.

A single misplaced letter in President Donald Trump’s annual medical report has sent certain corners of the web into conspiracy mode.

At the heart of the drama was a misspelling of the word “scarring" on the right ear of Trump that came from a gunshot wound inflicted during the infamous assassination attempt on the president at a Butler, Pennsylvania, rally in July last year.

"Scarring” was misspelled “scaring” in the official White House document, and the reaction from some liberals was rather theatrical.

Meltdown over typo in Donald Trump's medical report

A popular left-leaning account known as Art Candee on X (formerly Twitter) led the charge. 

“Can we please talk about the ‘scaring’ on Donald Trump's ear, according to his doctor's report from his annual physical. 1) It's ‘scarring,’ not ‘scaring.’ Are we sure a doctor wrote this? 2) I've never seen a picture of a scar. Not one," they wrote.

That typo alone sparked accusations that the entire report might be bogus. Apparently, one botched word was enough to question the credibility of Capt Sean P Barbabella, the Walter Reed physician allegedly behind the report, the Irish Star reported.

In follow-up posts, the same user questioned the validity of Trump’s hearing, too. “Can we also talk about how it says his hearing is normal? Donald Trump routinely tells reporters that are standing right in front of him that he can't hear their questions," they ranted.

Some social media users nodded in agreement.

"EVERYTHING is a lie," a comment read.

"How can a man who eats steak, McD's, & fast food, have a below normal cholesterol level, with the most exercise being walking from golf cart to the front door of MAL?? It's all fake, just like his tan & everything else about him," another fumed.

But Trump’s defenders came in just as hard. “Press conferences also have a lot of ambient noise happening that isn’t picked up on their microphones,” one user responded to the hearing accusation.

The typo meltdown was also heavily roasted on social media.

"Have you ever heard of typos? Seriously, stop grasping at straws," one posted on X.

"Everything mentioned here and you’re upset over a typo?" another wrote.

"That is called a typo. If you had a brain, you would know that pretty much all medical dictation these days is done electronically. Usually, a doc speaks into a phone or computer and the dictation is automatically typed. Most physicians sign without reading because they trust the automation," someone else chimed in.

"The left is soooooo desperate. LOL," a user added.

A gunshot wound, pre-cancer, and a clean health report

Buried beneath the chaos of spelling debates was the meat of the report—Donald Trump’s actual physical and cognitive health. 

The report, shared by the White House, described the 78-year-old as being in “excellent cognitive and physical health” and “fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State".

It confirmed that Trump underwent a thorough “examination of the head, ears, nose, and throat,” which “revealed no significant abnormalities with the exception of scaring [sic] on the right ear from a gunshot wound.”

Also noted in the report was that Trump showed signs of actinic keratosis (AK), a common precancerous condition caused by sun exposure. These rough, scaly bumps can appear on the face, neck, ears, and hands. While AKs can potentially lead to squamous cell carcinoma, the Skin Cancer Foundation reports that only 10% of cases actually do.

Still, the report wrapped up with glowing praise for the commander-in-chief.

“President Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function,” it read. “His active lifestyle continues to contribute significantly to his well-being. President Trump's days include participation in multiple meetings, public appearances, press availability, and frequent victories in golf events.”

Donald Trump basks in post-checkup glow

The report was released just days after Donald Trump’s nearly five-hour visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre in Maryland. He underwent what he described as “every test you can imagine.”

Despite concerns from one unnamed expert who flagged his recent drastic weight loss as “a sign of a serious condition,” Trump came out of the checkup swinging with confidence.

“I did well,” he told reporters on Friday, April 11. “I was there for a long time. I think I did very well.”

At 78, Trump now holds the title of the oldest person ever sworn into office—and he’s clearly proud to flaunt a clean medical slate.

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