74% Americans Support Legally Mandated Presidential Health Disclosures

A majority of Americans support legal requirements for sitting presidents to disclose their health records and undergo cognitive and disease screenings, according to multiple recent polls. About 74% of respondents favor mandatory release of medical information for presidents, with 81% endorsing age limits and health tests for all federal officials, including the president and Supreme Court justices. This push for transparency intensified following concerns over President Joe Biden's cognitive decline, which contributed to his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, and ongoing debates about President Trump's health, despite his physician's memo stating he is in 'excellent health.' While most Americans want current presidents to be held accountable, fewer believe former presidents should be required to share their health data. The issue remains politically contentious, with Democrats generally more supportive of disclosure than Republicans, and some political figures calling for cognitive testing specifically for politicians over age 75. These developments reflect widespread public skepticism about the honesty and transparency of elected officials regarding their health.