Trending Now - Trump Declares Recent Physical Exam Results 'perfect
WHO:
NBC News - President Trump visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for a physical exam.
IJR - President Trump expressed gratitude to the doctors and staff at Walter Reed.
WHAT:
Alternet - Dr. Jeremy Faust raised concerns about Trump's health, stating that the president's high-dose aspirin regimen could pose risks, particularly for the elderly, due to the potential for significant blood loss from falls.
Alternet - Dr. Faust questioned the appropriateness of Trump's high-dose aspirin prescription, citing that it was not recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force.
Alternet - Dr. Faust noted that Trump has been experiencing swollen legs due to chronic venous insufficiency, which was ruled out for more dangerous conditions.
Alternet - Trump announced online that his fourth trip to Walter Reed for a checkup showed he remains a paragon of good health.
Alternet - Dr. Jeremy Faust raised concerns about Trump being on a high-dose aspirin regimen, which he began between 2018 and last year.
Alternet - The White House stated that a bruise on Trump's hand is a result of his high-dose aspirin and shaking hands, and he has been hiding it with makeup.
NBC News - President Trump stated that his physical exam "went perfectly."
IJR - Trump reported that "everything checked out perfectly" during the exam.
WHERE:
NBC News - The physical exam took place at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
WHY:
Alternet - Dr. Faust questioned the appropriateness of Trump's high-dose aspirin prescription, citing recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force.
HOW:
Alternet - Dr. Faust indicated that Trump's claim of having an MRI last year was likely a misstatement, suggesting it was actually a CT scan of Trump's heart.
Alternet - Dr. Faust noted that Trump has been experiencing swollen legs due to chronic venous insufficiency, which was ruled out for more dangerous conditions.
NBC News - President Trump communicated the results of his physical exam through his social media account.
(UPDATED May 27, 2026 01:37 UTC)
Dr. Jeremy Faust has raised concerns about Trump's health, particularly regarding his high-dose aspirin regimen, which could pose risks for the elderly due to the potential for significant blood loss from falls. Faust also questioned the appropriateness of this prescription, noting it is not recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force, and mentioned that Trump has been dealing with swollen legs from chronic venous insufficiency. Additionally, Faust suggested that Trump's claim of having an MRI last year may have been a misstatement, indicating it was likely a CT scan of Trump's heart instead.
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(UPDATED May 26, 2026 21:28 UTC)
Trump announced online that his fourth trip to Walter Reed for a checkup confirmed he remains in good health, although Dr. Jeremy Faust raised concerns about his high-dose aspirin regimen, which began between 2018 and last year. The White House explained that a bruise on Trump's hand is due to this aspirin use and shaking hands, and he has been covering it with makeup. Additionally, Dr. Faust highlighted that Trump has been dealing with swollen legs from chronic venous insufficiency, but more serious conditions have been ruled out.
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(UPDATED May 26, 2026 19:41 UTC)
President Trump visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for a physical exam, where he expressed gratitude to the doctors and staff. He stated that the exam "went perfectly" and reported that "everything checked out perfectly." Trump shared these positive results through his social media account.