Source: Fortune
Summary
President Donald Trump had a medical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, which lasted over three hours. The 79-year-old president’s health has been under scrutiny due to his age and stamina. The White House described the visit as a “preventive medical and dental checkup.” Trump said on social media that “Everything checked out PERFECTLY.” However, the results of the exam have not been fully disclosed, and there is no law requiring presidents to publicize their health records.
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The numbers tell one story. Trump’s age and health have been a concern for many, with a recent poll showing that less than half of U.S. adults think he has the mental sharpness or physical health to serve effectively as president. The White House has been selective in disclosing Trump’s medical information, and critics have pointed to his meandering speeches and sometimes bellicose rhetoric as evidence of cognitive decline. Despite this, Trump’s physician has reported that he is in “exceptional health.” The public deserves to see more than White House medical summaries that “may be subject to editorial discretion.”
Trump’s health concerns are a familiar refrain in his presidency, and the lack of transparency surrounding his medical records has raised questions about what the public does and doesn’t get to see. As Trump approaches his 80th birthday, his health will likely remain a topic of discussion.
Author: Evan Null
