Trump\u2019s Health Sparks Fresh Attention
\nDonald Trump\u2019s health has drawn renewed scrutiny after a noticeable mark appeared on his hand this week. Observers on social media spotted a large bruise, which seemed to be lightly covered with foundation. The unusual sight prompted fresh questions, especially given Trump\u2019s recent diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).<\/p>\n
CVI occurs when veins in the legs become damaged and struggle to function properly. This condition, while manageable, has fueled further speculation about the president\u2019s overall health.<\/p>\n
White House Confirms Walter Reed Visit
\nWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Trump visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday, October 10, for his yearly checkup.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn Friday morning, President Trump will visit Walter Reed Medical Center for a planned meeting and remarks with the troops,\u201d Leavitt said.
\n\u201cWhile there, he will stop by for his routine yearly checkup. He will then return to the White House. President Trump is considering going to the Middle East shortly thereafter.\u201d<\/p>\n
CNN noted that Trump had already visited Walter Reed in April for what the White House described as his annual physical examination. This marks his second annual exam in one year, a timing that many observers found unusual.<\/p>\n
Experts Weigh In
\nAccording to Jacob Appel, professor at the Icahn School of Medicine and presidential health historian, multiple annual checkups are not unprecedented.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is rare, but not unheard of, for the president to have more than one annual check-up without a specific medical cause,\u201d Appel told McClatchy News.<\/p>\n
Trump\u2019s April exam included detailed records of weight, body mass index, surgeries, mental health screenings, cholesterol, and blood pressure.<\/p>\n
Exceptional Health Reported
\nFor his October exam, Trump was declared to be in \u201cexceptional health\u201d by his physician, Navy Captain Sean Barbabella.<\/p>\n
\u201cPresident Donald J. Trump remains in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological and physical performance,\u201d Barbabella wrote in a White House memo.<\/p>\n
The memo also confirmed that Trump received his yearly flu shot and a COVID-19 booster, and noted that his cardiac age was approximately 14 years younger than his actual age.<\/p>\n
Trump Calls It a \u2018Semiannual Physical\u2019
\nAmid discussions about having two exams in one year, Trump referred to the October visit as a \u201csemiannual physical.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ahead of the checkup, he told the Miami Herald:<\/p>\n
\u201cI think I\u2019m in great shape, but I\u2019ll let you know\u2026Is there wood around here? I\u2019ll knock on it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Boasting About Past Health Assessments
\nTrue to form, Trump used the opportunity to highlight his fitness compared to previous presidents. Speaking to Navy sailors last week, he recalled his former White House doctor, Ronny Jackson, saying he was in \u201cthe best shape of all the presidents.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was also the doctor for Barack Hussein Obama\u2026for a man named Bush. And at a press conference, they asked him, \u2018Who\u2019s in the best shape, who\u2019s the healthiest?\u2019 He said, \u2018That\u2019s easy. President Donald Trump!\u2019 And I said, \u2018I love this guy!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Trump\u2019s Health Sparks Fresh Attention Donald Trump\u2019s health has drawn renewed scrutiny after a noticeable mark appeared on his hand this week. Observers on social media spotted a large bruise, which seemed to be lightly covered with foundation. The unusual sight prompted fresh questions, especially given Trump\u2019s recent diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). CVI…<\/p>\n