White House releases memo describing results of Trump’s health checkup
The White House has released a memo detailing the results of Donald Trump's recent health checkup. Despite experiencing some lower leg swelling and hand bruising, the president is reported to be in excellent health overall. The memo confirms that Trump is fully fit to carry out his presidential duties.
- ▪Donald Trump has been experiencing lower leg swelling and benign hand bruising.
- ▪The president's physician stated that Trump remains in excellent health with strong overall physical function.
- ▪This was Trump's fourth hospital visit during his second term, and he is the oldest person ever elected to the White House.
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Donald Trump departs Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on 26 May 2026 in Bethesda, Maryland. Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenDonald Trump departs Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on 26 May 2026 in Bethesda, Maryland. Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty ImagesDonald TrumpWhite House releases memo describing results of Trump’s health checkupPresident in ‘excellent’ health, despite ‘lower leg swelling’ and hand bruising after fourth hospital visit in second termGuardian staff and agenicesSat 30 May 2026 09.23 EDTLast modified on Sat 30 May 2026 09.24 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDonald Trump has been grappling with “lower leg swelling” as well as “benign” hand bruising but remains in excellent health, the US president’s physician said in a…
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