Trump spent 3 hours at Walter Reed. he claims 'everything checked out PERFECTLY' | Fortune

A 79-year-old president spent more than three hours at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for preventive medical and dental checkups. The visit was the fourth publicly disclosed medical exam since returning for a second term. After the visit, the president said he completed a “6 month physical” and that “Everything checked out PERFECTLY.” For decades, administrations have released selected results from presidential physicals, but the information is filtered through the White House and requires presidential approval. Public concern about the president’s age and health has been elevated, including polling showing fewer than half of U.S. adults believe he has the mental sharpness or physical health to serve effectively. A complete physical for someone of his age would typically include advanced heart testing, cancer screening, and cognitive assessment, along with basic measurements.

"The 79-year-old president spent more than three hours at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House described as preventive medical and dental checkups. It was Trump's fourth publicly disclosed medical exam since he returned to office for a second term, and it comes as he tries to project strength ahead of midterm elections that will test his sway with voters."

"For decades, administrations have released selected results from presidential physicals, offering the public a glimpse at the commander-in-chief's health. But the results are filtered through the White House and must be approved by the president, raising questions about what the public does and doesn't get to see."

"A Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos poll conducted in April found that less than half of U.S. adults think Trump has the mental sharpness or physical health to serve effectively as president. "I think concern for the president's physical health is probably at an all-time high, and I think advanced physical age is the No. 1 concern," said Dr. Jeffrey Kuhlman, who served as a White House physician for more than a decade under Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton."

"For a president of Trump's age, a complete physical would be expected to include advanced heart testing, screening for common cancers and a cognitive assessment, along with basics like height, weight and blood pressure, Kuhlman said. The White House has not disclosed what the visit entailed but expressed confidence in what it will show."

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