Fox News Doctor To Examine Trump, And Twitter Users Jokingly 'Leak' Footage
President Donald Trump is sick of people thinking he’s sick, so he’s letting himself be examined live on TV.
The president tested positive for COVID-19 last week but claimed Thursday night that he was “in great shape” to Fox News host Sean Hannity, in a very raspy voice.
He apparently wants to prove it for real Friday night on Tucker Carlson’s show by having Dr. Marc Siegel, a Fox News contributor, conduct a medical evaluation of the president during the program.
Anyone expecting an honest, transparent look at the president’s health may be slightly disappointed. Media Matters for America points out that Siegel is known for combining coronavirus misinformation with pro-Trump sycophancy.
As a result, many Twitter users were skeptical. Very skeptical.
Trump’s televised medical exam will be as honest and transparent as Trump’s taxes. https://t.co/3jzkblGpfE
— Eric Klinenberg (@EricKlinenberg) October 9, 2020
The fact that Trump thinks getting a "live medical exam" (carried out by a paid FOX shill, not independent examiner) will matter to voters shows how little he thinks of the public's intelligence. Only total rubes would fall for this, and he already has the dumbass vote on lock...
— Tim Wise (@timjacobwise) October 9, 2020
Rather than have a reality tv "medical exam" just have Trump walk around the block. Live TV. No cutaways. Because we all know what will happen.
— Kurt "Mask Up, Vote Early" Eichenwald (@kurteichenwald) October 9, 2020
Some wondered why Carlson’s show was chosen for the exam but answered their own question.
I wonder why Trump chose Carlson’s show to do his “Medical Exam”...🤔 pic.twitter.com/EtgvbVBnzr
— Allen Evangelista (@iFollowAllen) October 9, 2020
Others jokingly “leaked” photos from the exam.
Didn't know Trump was getting his exam from Dr. Nick from the Simpsons on Fox News this evening. Seems pretty legit ... COUGH COUGH pic.twitter.com/15i78kvkH8
— Andrew Goetz (@AndrewRGoetz) October 9, 2020
Trump getting his medical exam on Fox. Umm yeah that’s validating! pic.twitter.com/sZSijI726W
— Julie Lerman (@julielerman) October 9, 2020
How I imagine any "exam" involving Trump pic.twitter.com/iVyVbBCRTU
— KylaABee (@SquishyCat44) October 9, 2020
BREAKING: Live footage of Trump’s on air “medical exam” pic.twitter.com/YI496fQlaJ
— Chris Dougherty (@cdougherty81) October 9, 2020
Others were reminded of a time when another authoritarian ruler attempted to ease health concerns ― badly.
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Trump's FOX News medical exam reminds me of Mao swimming the Yangtze river in 1966 to prove he was still fit for the revolution. The truth is he just floated. pic.twitter.com/IlxqATltMS
— Sirkowski (@sirkowski) October 9, 2020
Another person had a suggestion on what Trump could do for an encore after the exam.
after his Fox medical exam Trump should attempt to eat more hot dogs than Kobayashi live on TV
— john feat. alan howarth (@johnsemley3000) October 9, 2020
This article originally appeared on HuffPost and has been updated.