Trump’s medical visit raises new questions about health

PoliticsHealth & Fitness
5 May 2026 • 12:54 AM MYT
The Independent
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Trump’s medical visit raises new questions about health

  • President Donald Trump underwent a dental procedure in Florida over the weekend, opting for a local dentist instead of the White House's on-site clinic, a choice he has made previously.
  • The visit has reignited discussions about his health, particularly as he is set to turn 80 next month.
  • Recent photographs show Trump with swollen ankles, a condition attributed to chronic venous insufficiency, which he was diagnosed with last July.
  • Trump reportedly takes 325 milligrams of aspirin daily, four times the recommended dosage, stating it is for blood thinning.
  • Despite continuous health questions, Trump maintains he is perfectly healthy, citing past comments from his former White House doctor, and his annual medical checkup is currently overdue.

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