Trump to undergo annual physical after year of public attention to health issues
Summary
President Donald Trump, who will turn 80 next month, is scheduled to have his routine annual physical exam at Walter Reed Medical Center. Throughout the past year, there has been public attention on his health, including images of minor issues like a neck rash, swollen ankles, and a bruised hand, which White House doctors have said are not serious.Key Facts
- President Trump will have his yearly physical exam on Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
- He turns 80 years old on June 14, 2026.
- Photos in 2025 showed a blotchy neck rash, swollen ankles, and a hand bruise, sparking questions about his health.
- White House doctor Sean Barbabella said the neck rash is treated with a common skin cream.
- The president’s leg swelling is from a common vein condition, and the hand bruise came from shaking many hands.
- In October 2025, Trump had an MRI scan, which is not usually done in routine physicals; it reportedly showed "exceptional physical health."
- The president’s heart health was measured as being roughly 14 years younger than his actual age using a test called an ECG.
- Trump has joked about occasionally closing his eyes during meetings but said he did not fall asleep.
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