US Edition2nd Time in Six Months: Donald Trump to Undergo ‘Routine Yearly Check-up' — Is US President's Health in Question?
President Trump’s visit to Walter Reed Medical Center prompts questions about his health and transparency as 49% of Americans doubt his fitness for office, a YouGov poll shows.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced he will visit Walter Reed on Friday for a semiannual physical about six months after his last exam.
- President Trump, 79, faces growing scrutiny as observers noted bruising and swelling linked to a chronic venous insufficiency diagnosis, while a YouGov poll found 49 percent doubt his cognitive health.
- After his April 11 exam, the White House physician reported Trump `remains in excellent health` with normal cardiac function confirmed by an echocardiogram and strong Montreal Cognitive Assessment results.
- More than 8,000 people have demanded fuller medical transparency, social media sleuths raised red flags after Karoline Leavitt's announcement, and Adam Cochran accused the White House of "lying".
- Brushing off scrutiny, Trump says he feels well and is moving on, framing the Friday appointment as a routine check tied to troops and may travel to the Middle East shortly thereafter.
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2nd time in six months: Donald Trump to undergo ‘routine yearly check-up' — Is US President's health in question?
President Trump is set for a routine yearly check-up at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday, the White House confirmed. This follows a previous exam in January. The visit, ahead of a potential Middle East trip, will also include remarks to troops. Details of the check-up ...
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