Trump to undergo annual physical after year of public attention to health issues
Donald Trump is set to undergo his annual physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as he approaches his 80th birthday. Recent public scrutiny has raised questions about his health, particularly following photographs showing a neck rash and swollen ankles. Despite these concerns, Trump's physician has stated that his conditions are benign and he is in exceptional physical health.
- ▪Donald Trump will have his routine annual physical on Tuesday.
- ▪Recent photographs have raised questions about Trump's health, including a neck rash and swollen ankles.
- ▪The White House physician confirmed that Trump's conditions are benign and he is in exceptional physical health.
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Donald Trump’s hand was bruised from shaking so many hands, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told reporters. Photograph: Kylie Cooper/ReutersView image in fullscreenDonald Trump’s hand was bruised from shaking so many hands, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told reporters. Photograph: Kylie Cooper/ReutersDonald TrumpTrump to undergo annual physical after year of public attention to health issuesUS president, who turns 80 next month, frequently casts himself as fit but recent photos have added to questions about his health Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email ReutersTue 26 May 2026 07.53 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDonald Trump, who turns 80 next month, will undergo his routine annual physical on Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical…
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