During his unsuccessful 2020 reelection bid, President Donald Trump often made a point of attacking rival Joe Biden's age and fitness, accusing him of hiding in a basement rather than hitting the campaign trail. Five years later, however, it's Trump who faces health-related scrutiny after a weeklong August stretch without public events prompted mass speculation across social media about the 79-year-old's condition.

Although the president has since returned to a more visible schedule of appearances, the incident has renewed a longstanding debate about Trump's health, but also his transparency on the topic. This is particularly salient in light of Trump's history of weaponized claims about his opponents' health and fitness for his own personal and political gain.

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