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Trump health readout departs key blanks unfilled
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President Trump's medical checkups have turned into mini dramas pitting the public's right to know against a public figure's medical privacy, with a heavy overlay of political intrigue.
Key facts
- The White House said the report reflected test results from the past year and consultations with 22 specialists
- Presidents have access to comprehensive medical care at the White House, with visits to Walter Reed usually reserved for annual physicals and screenings like CT and MRI scans
- What's inside: The memo said Trump, who turns 80 in two weeks, demonstrated "strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overall physical function
- The visit was Trump's fourth publicly acknowledged medical checkup of his second term, one he characterized in a Truth Social post as a "6 month physical
Summary
The White House added another twist late Friday night by releasing a three-page memo summarizing Trump's visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center the prior Tuesday that concluded he was "in excellent health" and "fully fit" to carry out all of his duties. It took three days to release the findings, which arrived at 10:44pm ET on a Friday night. And while they were more comprehensive than some past readouts, the memo from White House physician Sean Barbabella didn't put to rest persistent questions about apparent bruising on Trump's hands, swollen ankles and his alertness during some public events. What's inside: The memo said Trump, who turns 80 in two weeks, demonstrated "strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overall physical function.