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http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-doctor-wrote-health-letter-just-5-minutes-limo-waited-n638526?cid=sm_twThe doctor said he would not normally use such over-the-top language in a letter for a patient but he made an exception for Trump.
"I think I picked up his kind of language and then just interpreted it to my own," he said.
The doctor who said he is certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology wrote that Trump's "cardiovascular status is excellent" but also said he was taking a low dose of aspirin and a low dose of a cholesterol-busting statin...
Buckeye_Democrat
(14,853 posts)Last edited Fri Aug 26, 2016, 07:09 PM - Edit history (1)
"I like Donald Trump because I think he likes me," he said.
I've had some super-racist coworkers act nice to me right away because I'm very white, but that doesn't mean I'm going to be their buddy.
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)I'm sure Dr. Bornstein is the very soul of medical rectitude and probity, and his ridiculous letter should in no way reflect on his professional qualifications, not even the parts where Dr. Bornstein was clearly speaking outside his area of expertise.
That Trump, always hiring the best people.
Thinkingabout
(30,058 posts)Letter was not written. I'm fact saying the results were positive is not a good sign, adding he is taking statin drugs tells me he has high cholesterol, not a positive for sure. The cover up will destroy whatever Trump was trying to say.No, he isn't the greatest.
hlthe2b
(102,225 posts)Geebus.
Kingofalldems
(38,450 posts)Quiet_Dem_Mom
(599 posts)Just when you think it can't be nuttier.
SwankyXomb
(2,030 posts)he'd look exactly like this.
nolabear
(41,959 posts)Caliman73
(11,730 posts)So the man writes one of the worst medical summaries, then proceeds to give a totally inane interview to explain the stupid letter? Sounds par for the course for Trump supporters.