Trump to get "routine annual" medical exam 7 months after last visit to Walter Reed

Politics Trump to get "routine annual" medical exam 7 months after last visit to Walter Reed May 25, 20263:28 PM ET Luke Garrett President Donald Trump departs after speaking during the 158th National Memorial Day Observance coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary, at the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery, Monday, May 25, 2026, in Arlington, Va. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP WASHINGTON — President Trump has a doctor's appointment on Tuesday. The visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center will be Trump's third in 13 months — a frequency that's raised concerns about his health. The White House announced the "routine annual dental and medical assessment" two weeks ago and characterized it as a "part of his regular preventive health care." Trump, who turns 80 years old in June, is the oldest person to take the oath of office and he is the second oldest president in U.S. history after President Joe Biden. His age, swollen ankles and bruised hands have sparked repeated questions about the president's health and fitness. Sponsor Message Trump's last annual physical examination was in April of last year. Shortly after, the President told reporters he "aced" the cognitive test and the White House released a memo reporting that Trump was in "excellent health." A few months later, he went back to Walter Reed for a "scheduled follow-up" in October — which sparked renewed concerns about his health. By December, the White House revealed that Trump received a CT scan to further assess his "cardiovascular and abdominal health." White House physician Capt. Sean Barbabella said the president "remains in excellent overall health." But the questions about Trump's health persisted, as footage continued to show makeup covering his bruised hands and occasional lethargy during presidential appearances. In January, Trump addressed the health issue directly and told the Wall Street Journal he regretted getting the October CT...