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Trump’s Packed Schedule Reveals Full Days Amid Age, Health Scrutiny
An exclusive look at President Donald Trump’s personal schedule shows the 79-year-old commander-in-chief maintaining a rigorous daily routine of back-to-back meetings, calls, and events that frequently extend into the evening hours.
According to documents obtained by Fox News Digital covering the first 12 days of December, Trump typically begins his workday around 8:30 or 9:00 a.m. and often doesn’t conclude until after 8:00 p.m. During this period, he averaged approximately 21 separate engagements per day, with some days featuring more than 30 scheduled activities.
The revelation comes amid increased media scrutiny of Trump’s health and age, including a November New York Times report suggesting the president is “facing the realities of aging” while in office. Trump entered his second term as the oldest person ever inaugurated at 78 years old.
On December 1, Trump’s day began with an 8:30 a.m. call to Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, followed by conversations with House Speaker Mike Johnson and a series of rapid-fire meetings with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. The day continued with 18 additional engagements, including a bill signing ceremony and Christmas reception remarks, before concluding in the evening.
The president’s busiest day during the period examined was December 3, when his schedule included 32 separate events beginning at 9:00 a.m. and concluding at 7:30 p.m. His longest workday fell on December 9, spanning 13 hours and 9 minutes, beginning with a 9:46 a.m. call to a Cabinet secretary and ending at 10:55 p.m. after delivering an economic policy speech in Pennsylvania.
The schedule reveals a significant emphasis on foreign policy and business matters. Trump held 11 separate meetings or calls with his secretary of state, eight sessions with heads of state, and multiple engagements with special envoys and ambassadors. On the economic front, the president participated in at least 17 direct calls or meetings with CEOs, plus additional business-focused events.
Even on weekends, Trump maintains official duties. On Saturday, December 6, his schedule showed nearly six hours of events, including meetings with Kennedy Center leadership and Secret Service officials, as well as attendance at the Kennedy Center Honors Dinner.
The White House has pushed back against media questions about Trump’s health, noting that his physician, Navy Capt. Sean P. Barbabella, declared the president in “excellent health” following an April checkup. More recently, Trump underwent an MRI scan during an October visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, with results showing normal and good health.
“The purpose of this imaging is preventative to identify any issues early, confirm overall health, and ensure the president maintains long-term vitality and function,” Leavitt told reporters while reading the MRI report. “Overall, his cardiovascular system shows excellent health.”
White House officials have contrasted the current scrutiny of Trump’s health with what they characterize as minimal media coverage of former President Joe Biden’s cognitive issues prior to his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. Concerns about Biden’s mental acuity became more widespread in February 2024, when Special Counsel Robert Hur described Biden as “a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory” in a report about classified documents.
“I can tell you there was certainly a lack of transparency from the former president, from the entire former administration,” Leavitt told reporters in April. “And frankly, a lot of people in this room, when it came to the health and the competence of the former President of the United States, Joe Biden.”
Media focus on Trump’s health intensified earlier this year when photographs showed bruising on his hand and swollen legs during public appearances. The White House attributed these issues to frequent handshaking and chronic venous insufficiency, which they described as “a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.”
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While the media focuses on Trump’s age and health, this schedule paints a picture of an energetic and hardworking president. It’s important to look beyond the headlines and focus on his actual performance.
Fascinating to see the level of activity and engagement in Trump’s daily schedule. It’s a good reminder that we shouldn’t make assumptions about someone’s capabilities based solely on their age.
The media’s focus on Trump’s age and health seems misplaced given the intensity of his daily schedule. This exclusive look provides valuable context and counterpoints the speculation.
Trump’s packed schedule reflects a leader committed to his duties, despite media speculation. It’s impressive to see the level of activity and engagement he maintains at his age.
This exclusive look at Trump’s schedule provides valuable insight into the demands of the presidency. It’s clear he is dedicating long hours to advancing his agenda and serving the American people.
The media’s health speculation about Trump seems overblown given the intense pace of his daily schedule. It’s a reminder that we shouldn’t jump to conclusions without all the facts.
This exclusive look at Trump’s schedule highlights his tireless work ethic. It will be interesting to see if the media’s health concerns are borne out by his actual job performance.
This exclusive look at Trump’s schedule is a refreshing change from the constant media narratives about his age and health. It’s clear he is fully engaged and committed to his duties as president.