President Trump is pushing back against a recent New York Times article that questioned his energy levels and stamina during his second term. The article cited a reduced schedule and fewer public events for the 79-year-old president. Trump responded swiftly on social media, dismissing the report as a politically motivated “hit piece” and instead highlighting what he calls “historic second-term accomplishments,” including economic achievements and settled wars, as proof of his fitness for office. This incident reflects the ongoing tension between the President and mainstream media over coverage of his fitness for office.
Quick Take
- Trump dismisses New York Times article claiming he shows signs of fatigue and aging, calling it a politically motivated “hit piece.”
- The president cites 48 stock market highs, eight wars settled, and strong economic performance as evidence of his continued energy and capability
- Trump attacks the credibility of The New York Times and journalist Katie Rogers, characterizing the outlet as biased and failing
- The incident reflects ongoing tension between Trump and mainstream media over coverage of his fitness for office
Trump Defends Record Against Media Fatigue Claims
On November 26, 2025, the New York Times published an article analyzing President Trump’s schedule and energy levels during his second term, claiming the 79-year-old president shows signs of fatigue and aging in office. The article documented fewer public events, shorter working days, and reduced domestic travel compared to his first term. Trump responded swiftly on November 27, calling the reporting a “hit piece” and denying the allegations through multiple Truth Social posts. He emphasized his accomplishments rather than engaging substantively with the Times’ specific scheduling claims.
🚨 NOW: President Trump just PUMMELED the New York Times for claiming he’s getting so old that he’s running out of energy to do public events
47 runs around like he’s almost half his age and every reporter knows it 🤣
“There will be a day when I run low on Energy, it happens… pic.twitter.com/QOelaLgIqg
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) November 26, 2025
Accomplishments Speak Louder Than Media Narratives
Trump countered the fatigue narrative by highlighting concrete policy achievements and economic metrics. He stated: “I settled 8 Wars, have 48 New Stock Market Highs, our Economy is Great, and our Country is RESPECTED AGAIN all over the World.” The president emphasized that accomplishing these results requires significant work and energy. By framing his response around measurable outcomes—stock market performance, geopolitical achievements, and economic strength—Trump positioned himself as actively engaged in governance despite the Times’ schedule analysis suggesting otherwise.
Mainstream Media’s Credibility Problem
Trump characterized The New York Times as “Radical Left Lunatics” and a “soon-to-fold” newspaper, attacking both the institution’s credibility and the journalist who authored the piece. He personally criticized Katie Rogers, calling her a “third-rate reporter.” This rhetorical strategy reflects Trump’s broader approach to hostile media coverage: delegitimizing the outlet and messenger rather than directly addressing the factual claims about his schedule. The Times responded by defending its reporting methodology and stating that Trump’s “name-calling and personal insults don’t change” their commitment to accurate coverage.
Double Standard on Presidential Fitness
The timing of this story creates particular tension, given Trump’s previous criticism of Joe Biden’s stamina and mental acuity during the 2024 campaign. Trump repeatedly mocked Biden’s energy levels, which contributed to Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. Now facing similar scrutiny about his own age and fitness—Trump is 79 years old, making him the oldest president to take office—the narrative has reversed. Conservative observers note this represents the media’s inconsistent application of fitness standards, using age and schedule as legitimate concerns only when politically convenient against Republican presidents.
Watch the report: Trump Criticizes The New York Times in Truth Social Post
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