Trump heads to Walter Reed for "routine annual dental and medical assessments"
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump is scheduled to visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for his annual dental and medical evaluations, including routine preventive healthcare and meetings with service members and staff.
- This visit follows a previous Walter Reed appointment in October, described as a "routine yearly checkup" and "follow-up" six months after his April 2025 physical.
- The White House confirmed the president attended a dental appointment in Florida on May 2, although the reason for the annual dental exam is unclear.
- In July, it was disclosed that Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, a manageable venous condition, but he remains in excellent overall health with no signs of more serious vascular issues.
- While presidents usually have medical care at the White House, Walter Reed is used for more comprehensive examinations; Trump will turn 80 next month.