President Donald Trump revealed during a press conference that Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL) had been given a terminal diagnosis and would have died by June without medical intervention from White House doctors. According to multiple reports, Trump made the disclosure while speaking about Dunn's dedication to his work despite health challenges.
Key Takeaways
President Trump revealed that Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL) had been given a terminal diagnosis due to a heart problem and would have died by June without medical intervention from White House doctors. Johnson confirmed the diagnosis but noted it was not publicly disclosed before Trump's remarks. Dunn has since undergone emergency surgery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, extending his life significantly.
Trump stated that House Speaker Mike Johnson informed him of Dunn's grim prognosis, which was due to a heart problem. 'He would be dead by June,' Trump said, adding that he liked Dunn and needed his vote. Johnson confirmed the diagnosis but noted it had not been publicly disclosed before Trump's remarks.
Trump praised White House doctors for quickly arranging treatment for Dunn at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he underwent emergency surgery. 'The man has a new lease on life,' Johnson said, adding that Dunn now acts like he is 30 years younger. Dunn had previously announced his decision not to seek re-election in January, citing a desire to spend more time with his family and grandchildren.
According to CNN, Republican leaders have carefully avoided public discussion about Dunn's health due to the narrow House majority. The Daily Mail noted that losing just two seats could mean forfeiting the GOP majority and deadlocking on party-line votes if Democrats win an unexpected special election this year.
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