If Trump were doing drugs wouldn't the physical he took in January have caught it?

[rurallib]

So much of his behavior is getting erratic and swinging wildly as if he is taking some sort of drugs.

Shouldn't the physical have caught it?
Could he order the doctor not to do specific tests?
Or if it was caught, would (could?) it be hidden for fear of the consequences?

He is really acting strange, such as his gun meeting and his looming trade war and as always the tweeting in the middle of the night.

[mikeysnot]

1. that was a scam

the doctor was reading off a script provided by trump himself. It was so over the top, I think most of the people caught that it was a sham.

[sharp_stick]

2. Probably not

Most physicals, unless job requirements need it, don't include drug screens.

[DetlefK]

3. You mean the physical by the doctor who praised his genes?

[CincyDem]

4. Maybe it did. I'm sure they released what he wanted released...

...and HIPPA would prevent the doctor from saying more.

Remember, the old West Wing story line about the president hiding MS. Kennedy hid drug issues. Nixon hid drinking issues.

Even Obama hid his "I'm fit as f'ck and ready to kick ass" medical stuff...preferring instead to communicate it through those great beach swimsuit shots (but I digress).

Anyway, ya have to believe that among all Trump's issues, he's got some history of, and likely current misuse of prescription drugs.

[mrsv]

5. The same physical that reported

he weighed 239lbs? Doubtful.

[NewJeffCT]

10. and that he was 6'3"

[hlthe2b]

6. Well, they certainly hide behind HIPAA when convenient and put out what they want...

If his drugs were coming outside his physician's care, I doubt they'd do a drug screen on him, so maybe not.

[atreides1]

7. Only if the doctor had done his job!

I seriously doubt that the asshat in the Navy uniform actually conducted a thorough physical, if he did one at all! Who wants to give up a cushy job in the White House, when the only other option is as the administrator of a military hospital...or even worse, some completely inane desk job in the Pentagon?

And from what we know of Ryan Zinke and his past, let's not live in the fantasy belief that someone in a uniform wouldn't lie, cheat or steal to hold onto a position that doesn't require much effort!

Of course this is just my opinion!

[njhoneybadger]

8. Over weight speed freak. That's a good one.

[Demsrule86]

9. There could be a cover up.

It kind of explains his behavior.

[global1]

11. Maybe He's Acting So Irratic Now To Try And Draw Mueller Out....

before Mueller has a chance to dot all the 'i's' and cross all the 't's'? He might be hoping if Mueller rushes to get to Trump that Mueller might make some mistakes that Trump's lawyers can use to get Trump off. It's almost like Trump is doing all he is doing on purpose to even lose support by his base. It's like he's throwing his presidency or wanting Ryan & McConnell to initiate impeachment proceedings or his cabinet to initiate A 25.

[Demsrule86]

13. It certainly is possible ...

[rurallib]

12. Thanks to all who replied and reminded me what a sham

the whole report on his health was. With all the other tons of crap, I had simply forgotten about that.

So Benedict Donald being a fat speed freak is quite possible, even probable I would guess.