Trump Talks About Congressman Dunn’s Health
On Monday, President Donald Trump shared that White House doctors helped treat Rep. Neil Dunn, a Republican from Florida, after he received what was termed a “terminal” diagnosis.
In remarks made at the White House alongside House Speaker Mike Johnson from Louisiana, they noted Dunn’s intention to continue serving in Congress despite a rather grim prognosis. Trump went so far as to say, “He will be dead by June.”
Speaker Johnson mentioned that he had brought Dunn’s health concerns to Trump’s attention, who then suggested involving the medical staff at the White House.
Dunn was treated at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, undergoing emergency surgery. Johnson reported a significant improvement in Dunn’s condition, expressing optimism, saying, “This guy has a new lease on life. He’s acting like he’s 30 years younger.”
Trump praised the White House doctors, calling them “miracle workers” for their quick actions that led to Dunn being on the operating table just two hours after they were contacted. “I said I had to call them. And I called two doctors, both of whom are great people,” he explained.
Dunn, a physician with a background as an Army surgeon and representative for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, announced earlier in January that he would not run for re-election after his fifth term. In his statement, he expressed a desire to “pass the torch to a new conservative leader” and to return to Panama City to spend more time with family, particularly his grandchildren.
Reflecting on his time in Congress, he stated it was an honor to advocate for various issues, such as tax cuts, military and veterans’ affairs, medical innovation, and concerns regarding foreign threats.
As of mid-March, out of the House of Representatives, 60 members—including 23 Democrats and 37 Republicans—had declared they would not seek re-election in the upcoming 2026 election cycle. Some Republicans are planning to pursue other positions like governor or Senate, while Rep. Dan Crenshaw from Texas lost a primary contest to Steve Toth.
