‘Everything checked out perfectly,’ Trump says after six-month physical

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for a medical checkup, which he described on Truth Social as a "six-month physical" where "everything" checked out "PERFECTLY." This visit, occurring less than a month before his 80th birthday, marks his third publicly disclosed checkup with Dr. Sean Barbabella since October 2025, amid growing public doubts about his mental and physical fitness. Concerns about his health include visible bruising on his hands, which the White House attributes to frequent handshaking and a high daily aspirin dose, and previously noted swollen ankles diagnosed as benign Chronic Veinous Insufficiency. Despite these concerns, Dr. Barbabella has previously stated Trump's "cardiac age" is approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age, and a CT scan in October indicated "exceptional physical health." Recent polls highlight public skepticism, with 51% of Americans believing his mental faculties declined in 2025-2026, and only four in ten believing he has the mental sharpness required for the presidency. In fullTrump claims ‘perfect’ health after fourth physical despite scrutiny over mental fitness, bruising and public sleepingThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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