Donald Trump To Have Physical Examination This Week: What To Know [View all]
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Source: Newsweek
Published Apr 08, 2025 at 2:10 AM EDT | Updated Apr 08, 2025 at 3:54 AM EDT
President Donald Trump has said he will have his annual physical examination at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday. "I have never felt better, but nevertheless, these things must be done," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Sitting presidents normally attend the hospital in Maryland for their annual physical, with the results later released by the White House physician.
Why It Matters
Trump, 78, often claimed that his physical and mental prowess was better than Joe Biden's, 82, during the 2024 presidential campaign. Trump will be 82 by the end of his second term, and will overtake Biden as the oldest sitting U.S. president in history.
What To Know
The physical examination is designed to ensure that the president is medically fit to serve and to maintain public confidence. Not all details of the results are disclosed.
The examination can include blood tests and screening for diseases like cancer and diabetes, as well as checking of vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate. Trump may undergo cognitive assessments like the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), which is used to detect cognitive impairment or signs of decline.
Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-physical-examination-walter-reed-2056628
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