The White House said US President Donald Trump will undergo his annual physical on May 26 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The visit will include routine dental and medical assessments as part of preventive care, and Trump is also due to meet service members and staff at the military hospital. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Trump, 79, has faced public scrutiny over his health, including questions about bruises or discoloration on his hands and swelling in his ankles. The White House has said the hand bruising was linked to his daily aspirin use and, in one account, frequent handshaking. Doctors later diagnosed him with chronic venous insufficiency after an evaluation for leg swelling. [1, 2, 4, 5]
The president has also drawn attention for remarks about previous tests. In October, Trump said a scan during a visit to Walter Reed showed no abnormalities, later saying he regretted discussing it because the disclosure fueled speculation about his health. One source said he described the results as showing excellent cardiovascular health, while another reported that he first referred to the test as an MRI before saying it was a CT scan. [1, 2, 4, 5]
Trump returned to office in January 2025, and one source said he had a semiannual physical in April 2025. Another source said he last visited a dentist during a weekend trip to Florida on May 2, 2025. [2, 4, 5]
The White House said on May 11 that Trump would have his annual physical on May 26, and Chinese-language reports repeated the announcement on May 12. The next scheduled step is the exam at Walter Reed on May 26. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
