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BumRushDaShow

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Tue May 12, 2026, 09:09 AM May 12

President Trump is getting his fourth medical checkup since last year [View all]

Source: WTVJ-TV Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, FL/AP

Published 4 hours ago • Updated 48 minutes


President Donald Trump is scheduled to see doctors for a medical and dental checkup this month — his fourth publicized visit to medical experts since returning to office — in what the White House describes as an annual physical and regular preventive care.

Trump, who turns 80 next month and was the oldest person elected U.S. president, will see his doctors at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on May 26, the White House said in a brief statement Monday evening.

The president's health has been the subject of tremendous scrutiny, so much so that Trump said he regretted getting imaging on his heart and abdomen last year because it raised public questions about his health.

Trump — who has been frequently critical of former President Joe Biden for age-related health and fitness issues — has recently remarked how good he feels despite his years. Earlier Monday, Trump that he feels the same as he did 50 years ago. “I feel literally the same,” he said at an Oval Office event. “I don’t know why. It’s not because I eat the best foods.” Last week, he joked about his exercise regimen, saying that he works out “like about one minute a day, max.”

Read more: https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/trump-fourth-medical-checkup-since-2025/3807918/?os=android&ref=app

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Ah... lonely bird May 12 #1
I can hear it already "I aced my cognitive test!" KS Toronado May 12 #2
The transparent aspect of any treatment won't be exposed................ Lovie777 May 12 #3
Right, "WH is anything but transparent but we see his physical AND mental decline vapor2 May 12 #36
;-{) WORKOUT Goonch May 12 #4
Obama was the President who laughed with children, not make them cry. twodogsbarking May 12 #31
At his age, the number of doctor visits is no big deal Fiendish Thingy May 12 #5
But you don't have a medical complex in your house with live-in doctors. SamuelAdams May 12 #7
True Fiendish Thingy May 12 #8
"But the poorly written article emphasized the number of visits." BumRushDaShow May 12 #11
Didn't he just go to the dentist last month? nt mcar May 12 #6
Fourth trip that we know of. twodogsbarking May 12 #9
I'm 20 years younger than Trump - TBF May 12 #10
Many people say diaper rash can be quite bothersome. Talitha May 12 #12
He reminds me of the old George Burns witticism from his early 90s, I believe. COL Mustard May 12 #13
Another George Burns quote.. Permanut May 12 #24
Just imagine being the doctors and dentists PatSeg May 12 #14
Dupe PatSeg May 12 #15
I understand bat shit is suing anyone who uses the term, "bat shit crazy" in reference to Trump. patphil May 12 #16
Hey Donald, do yourself a favor and just die. eom Exp May 12 #17
Those swollen ankles have to have someone concerned. maxsolomon May 12 #18
Nothing to worry about. Blumancru May 12 #20
I was told in A&P that's where excess grey matter collects. Maru Kitteh May 12 #28
He's the healthiest man on the planet! bif May 12 #19
Let us Hope E. Normus May 12 #21
He should donate his brain to science asap! chowder66 May 12 #22
Might as well D00ver66 May 12 #23
Diagnosis: Brainous Insufficieny LudwigPastorius May 12 #25
Statement from White House LetMyPeopleVote May 12 #26
As a 77 year old, I can say with some certainly he Joinfortmill May 12 #27
Standard of Care in a nursing home w/24hr nursing care is Q60 days. Maru Kitteh May 12 #29
I see my doc next week. She is great. Could not ask for more. twodogsbarking May 12 #30
He's fine. The mind and body of a 30 year old twodogsbarking May 12 #32
My husband Rebl2 May 12 #33
You have to remember he has a access to an in house Doctor 24/7. gordianot May 12 #34
Wealthfare Queen Healthcare purr-rat beauty May 12 #35
_ LudwigPastorius May 13 #37
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