US President Donald Trump underwent a routine annual medical and dental examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre. The visit, lasting over two-and-a-half hours, included assessments as part of his regular preventative health care. This marked Trump’s third scheduled medical appointment at Walter Reed in the past 13 months.
The White House confirmed that the appointment involved routine annual dental and medical assessments. During his visit to the medical centre, Trump met military personnel and staff. As Trump approaches his 80th birthday on June 14, concerns over his health have grown, with attention drawn to visible bruising on his hands and swelling in his legs during recent public appearances.
Reports indicated that Trump’s bruises were attributed to frequent handshakes, while doctors linked the swelling in his legs to chronic venous insufficiency affecting blood flow in the veins. Trump previously underwent a CT scan at Walter Reed to rule out any cardiovascular issues, with the results showing no abnormalities. Trump’s daily regimen includes around 325 milligrams of aspirin for cardiac prevention, a factor he mentioned contributing to bruising on his hands.
The White House doctors are expected to release a summary of the examination, although the level of detail and transparency in presidential medical disclosures has varied historically. Trump has defended against questions regarding his age and health, often criticizing former President Joe Biden over fitness concerns. Age and health were significant topics in the previous election cycle, given that both Trump and Biden were the oldest major-party presidential candidates in US history.
