As the nation’s oldest president, Donald Trump has completed his annual medical examination, offering a rare glimpse into his health. The results of this check-up will provide insight into the President’s well-being and shed light on the secrecy surrounding his health.
The 78-year-old US president, Donald Trump, has completed his annual medical examination at Walter Reed national military medical center in Bethesda, Maryland. The check-up, which took more than five hours to complete, marks a rare opportunity for the public to gain insight into ‘Trump’s health’.
Donald Trump is a businessman, television personality, and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
Born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, Trump graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in economics.
He inherited his father's real estate business and expanded it into a global brand.
Trump has written several bestselling books, including 'The Art of the Deal.' He hosted the reality TV show 'The Apprentice' from 2004 to 2015.
Unlike previous presidents, who have traditionally released detailed reports on their physical and mental health, Donald Trump has kept his basic facts about his own health shrouded in secrecy. Despite long-standing questions about his predecessor Joe Biden‘s physical and mental capacity, Donald Trump has maintained a low profile when it comes to sharing information about his own well-being.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt promised that the finished medical report would be released ‘as soon as we possibly can’ and suggested it would be comprehensive. She noted that the physical didn’t require Donald Trump being placed under anesthesia, which may indicate a relatively healthy condition.
In 2018, a White House doctor described Donald Trump as being in overall excellent health but needing to shed weight and start a daily exercise routine. However, this report was not made public at the time. In July 2020, Donald Trump attempted to demonstrate his cognitive abilities with a series of words, including ‘person,’ ‘woman,’ ‘man,’ ‘camera,’ and ‘TV.’ This attempt has been widely criticized as an effort to showcase his mental fitness.
Presidents have privacy rights protecting their medical records just like ordinary citizens. However, modern annual physicals often play key roles in offering the public a sense of the commander-in-chief’s health. Despite this, Donald Trump has long opted for offering few substantive details about his health.
Donald Trump is three years younger than Joe Biden, but on Inauguration Day of his second term in January, he was five months older than Joe Biden was during his 2021 inauguration, making him the nation’s oldest president to be sworn into office. This unique situation highlights the importance of transparency when it comes to presidential health.
The release of Donald Trump‘s medical report will provide a rare glimpse into the president’s well-being. As the first public information on Donald Trump‘s health since an assassination attempt against him in July, this report is likely to be closely watched by the media and the public.
