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Trump Announces Annual Physical Exam Scheduled for Friday

The president, who will turn 79 in June, claims he 'has never felt better,' but longstanding concerns over transparency and health records resurface.

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn as he arrives at the White House on Marine One, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump answers a reporters question in the Oval Office of the White House on April 7, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • President Donald Trump confirmed on Truth Social that his annual physical exam will take place this Friday at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
  • Trump, 78, stated he 'has never felt better,' but his medical disclosures remain limited, continuing a pattern of minimal transparency from previous years.
  • The announcement revives scrutiny over Trump's health, particularly in light of his age, past controversies regarding his weight, diet, and cognitive evaluations, and his survival of a 2024 assassination attempt.
  • Calls for Trump to release comprehensive medical records have intensified, with political opponents and medical professionals pressing for greater transparency.
  • This physical exam comes as Trump nears the 100th day of his second term, with debates over his fitness for office persisting in the political arena.