Trump’s Annual Medical Exam Set for May as White House Shares New Details
The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump will undergo his annual physical examination later this month at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. According to the announcement made Monday, the president is scheduled to visit the medical facility on May 26, where he is also expected to meet with U.S. service members during the trip.
The upcoming medical evaluation comes as public attention around Trump’s health continues to grow. Trump, who will turn 80 next month, remains the oldest person to serve as president of the United States. His health and fitness have frequently been discussed by political critics and supporters alike throughout his time in office.
Trump last completed a full annual physical in April of last year. At that time, White House physician Sean Barbabella described the president as being in “excellent health” and said he demonstrated strong cardiac, neurological, pulmonary, and overall physical function. The physician also stated that Trump was fully capable of carrying out the responsibilities required of the presidency and serving as commander-in-chief.
Later in October, Trump returned for what the White House described as a routine yearly medical checkup. During that visit, doctors performed advanced imaging scans as a preventive step to monitor his cardiovascular and abdominal health. Trump initially told reporters he underwent an MRI but later clarified in an interview with The Wall Street Journal that the procedure was actually a CT scan.
The president later commented that taking the scan may have fueled unnecessary speculation about his health. He said there were no medical concerns discovered during the examination and expressed frustration that the test led some people to question whether something was wrong.
Trump also discussed his long-term use of aspirin during the same interview. According to his physician, the president takes 325 milligrams of aspirin daily, which is significantly higher than the lower-dose aspirin commonly used for heart attack or stroke prevention. Trump acknowledged that doctors have suggested reducing the dosage, but he has continued taking the same amount for decades.
He explained that he believes aspirin helps maintain healthy blood flow and said he has become accustomed to the routine after using it for approximately 25 years. Trump also noted that the medication causes him to bruise easily, an issue that has occasionally drawn public attention after visible marks appeared on his hands.
In previous medical updates, the White House also revealed that Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that affects blood circulation in the legs. Officials described the condition as common and non-life-threatening.
Despite ongoing discussions about his age and health, Trump has continued to maintain an active public schedule. The president frequently spends weekends golfing and recently joked during Oval Office remarks that his exercise routine lasts “one minute a day max, if I’m lucky.”
The White House has not yet released additional details regarding the May 26 physical exam or whether a complete medical summary will be made public afterward. However, the visit is expected to receive significant attention given the continuing focus on the health and fitness of presidential candidates and national leaders.
Sources:
White House
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
The Wall Street Journal
Mayo Clinic
