“Just finished my biannual physical. All results are perfect. Thank you to the amazing doctors and staff!” Thus Donald Trump communicated to his followers on Truth the conclusion of the periodic checks to which every president of the United States undergoes.
The visits
The tycoon carried out visits to the Walter Reed military medical center. The doctors, according to what the president wrote, did not detect any particular problems. Trump, close to 80 years old, would enjoy an excellent state of health, if we exclude the normal ailments that can affect people of his age subjected to constant stress and effort.
The practice of undergoing periodic medical checks is not mandatory, but it is an established practice for White House occupants. For decades, administrations have made some results of presidential medical examinations public, giving the public a glimpse into the health of the commander in chief. But the findings go through the lens of Washington and must be approved by the president.
Trump was the oldest US president ever elected. His predecessor, former President Joe Biden, was 82 when he left office. A survey of Washington Post/ABC news/Ipsos conducted in April found that fewer than half of U.S. adults believe Trump has the mental clarity or physical health needed to effectively serve as president.