- Donald 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.
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