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Questions have repeatedly been raised about the US President's health, particularly around the bruising on his hands.
22:40, Thu, May 28, 2026 Updated: 22:40, Thu, May 28, 2026
Questions have been raised over Trump's health (Image: Getty)
Donald Trump’s health report has yet to be made public after the US President underwent a medical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Trump visited the facility on Tuesday for what was his third physical examination of his second term in office.
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The White House has not confirmed whether the results will be released, despite previously publishing updates on the President’s health.
The 79-year-old insisted he was in good shape following the appointment.
Posting on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “Just finished my 6 month physical at Walter Reed Military Medical Center. Everything checked out PERFECTLY.
Some have accused the President of falling asleep (Image: Getty)
“Thank you to the great Doctors and Staff! Heading back to the White House.”
The medical comes amid renewed scrutiny over the President’s health ahead of his 80th birthday, particularly after repeated public appearances showing bruising on his hands and swelling around his ankles.
The White House has previously attributed the bruising to frequent handshaking and Trump’s daily aspirin regimen.
In July, the President was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency — a common condition in older adults which can cause swelling in the legs and ankles.
Questions have also been raised about the President appearing drowsy during public events and meetings.
Dr Jonathan Reiner of George Washington University told CNN: “The President has severe daytime somnolence.
Trump's hand bruising has raised concerns (Image: Getty)
“He falls asleep very often. He's fallen asleep in the Oval Office on multiple occasions with people talking to him in the cabinet room.
“Chronic insomnia is a severe illness. It can result in an increase in risk of dementia, decrease in cognitive effects in older people.”
The President has visited Walter Reed three times in the past 13 months, including a scheduled follow-up appointment in October.
Following that visit, Trump claimed he had received a “perfect MRI”, although White House physician Dr Sean Barbabella later clarified he had undergone a CT scan to rule out cardiovascular concerns.
Dr Barbabella said at the time the President remained in “excellent overall health”.
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