Donald Trump’s health has once again become a topic of public debate and online speculation. Recent appearances and limited public engagements have fueled fresh concerns about the 79-year-old President’s well-being.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed these rumors on Wednesday, confirming that President Trump will undergo his annual health examination this Friday, October 10, at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
According to Leavitt, the President will “stop by for his routine yearly check-up” during a scheduled visit with U.S. troops. She emphasized that this visit is standard procedure and part of the administration’s effort to maintain transparency.
“Unlike the previous White House, there is nothing to hide,” Leavitt added.
Over the summer, attention turned to Trump’s health when cameras caught a dark discoloration on the back of his hand. The President attributed it to “shaking too many hands,” though his chief physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, later clarified that it was “minor soft tissue irritation” aggravated by daily aspirin use part of a common cardiovascular prevention routine.
Observers have also noted moments where one side of Trump’s face appears to droop slightly during longer public events, adding to speculation online. Rumors intensified earlier this week after Trump skipped his usual live phone-in on CNN and instead sent text messages read on air by host Jake Tapper. His text included remarks about his “hopes for peace in Gaza,” but the move quickly sparked debate about why the President avoided a live appearance.
The only confirmed medical issue disclosed by the White House during Trump’s second term has been his treatment for chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that affects blood circulation in the legs. When asked about his current treatment or other possible conditions, Leavitt said she could not “make that commitment on behalf of the physician” but would follow up in the interest of public transparency.
For now, the administration insists that Friday’s hospital visit is routine, with President Trump expected to return to the White House the same day. Leavitt added that Trump is considering a trip to the Middle East shortly after the check-up.
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