Donald Trump declares his latest medical exam "perfect" as scrutiny over his health intensifies ahead of his 80th birthday.
The 45th and current U.S. president completed his fourth physical exam of his second term on Tuesday at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, emerging to claim "everything checked out PERFECTLY" in a post on Truth Social. The 79-year-old, who turns 80 next month, has faced mounting questions about his physical and mental fitness, particularly after visible signs of aging—including bruising on his hands, swollen legs, and rashes on his neck—sparked public debate.
Trump’s visit marks his third medical checkup in 13 months, a frequency that has fueled speculation about his health, according to reports by *Digi24* and *The Guardian*. While the president has consistently dismissed concerns, independent physicians cited by *Dagens Nyheter* argue that his visible symptoms warrant closer examination. The White House has not released detailed medical records, leaving observers to rely on Trump’s own assessments.
The timing of the exam—just days before his milestone birthday—adds to the scrutiny, as Trump is now older than Joe Biden was at the same point in his single term. Critics point to incidents of public sleeping and perceived cognitive lapses as further evidence of decline, though the president’s team has rejected such claims as politically motivated.
Trump’s health has become a recurring theme in U.S. political discourse, with allies emphasizing his resilience and opponents questioning his capacity to serve. As he prepares for a potential 2028 re-election bid, the debate over his fitness is likely to intensify.