Trump spent 3 hours at Walter Reed. he claims ‘everything checked out PERFECTLY’
President Trump underwent a medical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, which lasted over three hours. He claimed that everything checked out perfectly, as he seeks to address concerns about his age and health ahead of the midterm elections. The White House has not disclosed specific details about the exam, raising questions about transparency regarding presidential health records.
- ▪Trump's visit was described as preventive medical and dental checkups.
- ▪He is the oldest person elected U.S. president and turns 80 next month.
- ▪A poll found that less than half of U.S. adults believe Trump has the mental sharpness or physical health to serve effectively.
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President Donald Trump had another medical exam on Tuesday, putting his health under renewed public scrutiny as he has worked to dismiss concerns over his age and stamina.Recommended Video The 79-year-old president spent more than three hours at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House described as preventive medical and dental checkups. It was Trump’s fourth publicly disclosed medical exam since he returned to office for a second term, and it comes as he tries to project strength ahead of midterm elections that will test his sway with voters.
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