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At a Naval Academy event, President Trump repeated a claim that a former White House physician said he could live to 200 if he quit junk food, showed a visible bruise on his hand, and signed an order to protect the Army-Navy broadcast while criticizing Democratic presidents and the press.

At a U.S. Naval Academy ceremony, President Trump repeated a claim that physician Ronny Jackson said Trump would live to 200 if he stopped eating junk food.
Trump presented the Commander-in-Chief trophy to the Navy team and signed an executive order reserving the second Saturday in December for the Army-Navy broadcast.
A visible bruise on Trump’s right hand drew attention and the White House has previously attributed such bruising to frequent handshakes and daily high-dose aspirin use.
Ronny Jackson served in the White House Medical Unit under George W. Bush and as physician to Barack Obama before treating Trump, and he has faced multiple workplace and conduct accusations.
Trump criticized Democratic presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama during the event and boasted about actions his administration has taken regarding the press.
Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency and has discussed weight and sleep issues publicly, including saying he "probably" should be on "the fat drug."

Trump, 79, Says Doctor Told Him He Could Live to 200 as Bruised Hand Appears at Naval Academy

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