Trump Reveals GOP Congressman's Terminal Diagnosis President Donald Trump disclosed during a news conference that a retiring Republican congressman had been diagnosed with a terminal illness, stating the individual would have "been dead by June" without intervention by White House doctors. The revelation prompted a brief exchange with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, who sat beside Trump and remarked, "OK, that wasn't public." Johnson added, "But yeah, OK. It was grim. That's what I was going to say." The comments referenced Florida Rep. Neal Dunn, a 73-year-old former Army surgeon who announced his retirement from Congress in January after five terms. Dunn’s statement at the time emphasized his decision to "pass the torch to new conservative leaders" and return to Panama City, where he resides. He did not mention his health condition in the announcement, though Trump and Johnson later claimed his heart issues had led to a terminal diagnosis. A spokesperson for Dunn did not immediately comment on the remarks. Dunn’s departure added to a surge in resignations from the House of Representatives, raising concerns among Republicans about their narrow majority ahead of the midterm elections. With the midterms approaching and the GOP facing challenges on key issues like funding for the Iran war, voting restrictions, and healthcare affordability, the party cannot afford further losses. Trump claimed White House doctors conducted emergency surgery on Dunn at Walter Reed Medical Center, describing the procedure as a "long operation" that involved "more stents and more everything than you can have." Johnson noted that Dunn appeared to have "a new lease on life" following the intervention. Trump emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "I did it for him first, and for the vote second.#donald_trump #mike_johnson #neal_dunn #walter_reed_medical_center #susie_wiles
Trump reveals Rep. Neal Dunn had a terminal diagnosis President Donald Trump disclosed Monday that Florida Republican Rep. Neal Dunn had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and would have died by June due to a severe heart condition, before Trump’s intervention in his medical care. According to the president, Dunn’s doctors had warned that without treatment, the congressman would not survive past June. Trump claimed that his involvement in Dunn’s medical treatment had saved the congressman’s life, granting him a “new lease on life.” House Speaker Mike Johnson, who sat beside Trump at the White House event, confirmed the details, stating that Dunn’s condition had not been made public. Johnson noted that Dunn had been working despite his diagnosis, adding that if others faced such a prognosis, they would likely retire. Trump emphasized his personal connection to Dunn, saying the congressman’s illness was “bad” because he had liked him and because he needed his vote. The president described how he had referred Dunn to a specialist at Walter Reed Medical Center, where the congressman underwent emergency surgery. Trump claimed the procedure was extensive, involving multiple stents and other interventions. After the surgery, Trump said the doctors had told him, “Sir, I think he’ll be fine.” Johnson added that Dunn now appeared “30 years younger” and was actively engaged in his duties. The revelation comes amid discussions about the GOP’s narrow majority in the House. Johnson and Trump highlighted the party’s precarious position, noting they could afford to lose only two members on party-line votes. A special election to replace New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) is scheduled for April 16, which would temporarily increase the GOP’s margin.#donald_trump #mike_johnson #neal_dunn #walter_reed_medical_center #house_speaker
