Fact check: Can I say I want Trump to be 86

1. Summary of the results

The analyses reveal that Donald Trump is currently 79 years old ^{[1] [2]}, making him significantly younger than the 86 years referenced in the original question. The sources focus extensively on Trump's age and health concerns, noting that he would be among the oldest presidents if re-elected ^{[2] [3]}.

Key health-related findings include:

• Trump's physical health has been questioned due to his age, weight, lifestyle, and history of heart disease ^[2]
• Some psychiatrists and reporters have speculated about potential mental health impairments, including dementia or narcissistic personality disorder ^[2]
• Experts have noted Trump's "mental and physical resilience" and attributed his stamina to genetics, lifestyle choices, and social interaction ^[4]
• Trump has a history of making false or misleading statements about his health ^[2]

Family context: Trump's older sister, Maryanne Trump Barry, died at age 86 ^[5], and his father died from Alzheimer's disease at age 93 ^[5].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks crucial context about what "wanting Trump to be 86" actually means. The analyses suggest several possible interpretations:

• Age-related concerns: Given that Trump is currently 79, reaching 86 would represent 7 more years of aging, potentially exacerbating existing health concerns that have been debated since his 2016 campaign ^[2]
• Comparative health reporting: Sources indicate there's been insufficient reporting on Trump's age and health compared to other political figures like Joe Biden, with calls for more transparency about his health records ^[3]
• Family health patterns: The mention of Trump's sister dying at 86 and his father's death from Alzheimer's at 93 provides context about longevity and potential health risks in his family line ^[5]

Missing viewpoints include:

• Medical professionals' assessments of Trump's current fitness
• Comparison with other political leaders of similar age
• The political implications of age-related discussions

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question "Can I say I want Trump to be 86" is ambiguous and potentially misleading for several reasons:

• Unclear intent: The phrasing doesn't specify whether this refers to wanting Trump to reach age 86, to be 86 years old currently, or something else entirely
• Factual inaccuracy: If interpreted as wanting Trump to currently be 86, this misrepresents his actual age of 79 ^{[1] [2]}
• Potential for misinterpretation: The question could be construed as having threatening implications, though the analyses don't provide evidence to support or refute such interpretations
• Lack of context: The question omits relevant information about Trump's current health status, family health history, and the ongoing political discourse about age and fitness for office that the sources extensively document ^{[2] [3]}

The analyses suggest this type of ambiguous questioning about political figures' ages occurs within a broader context of health speculation and political debate, but they don't provide sufficient information to definitively interpret the original statement's intent or appropriateness.