Trump Undergoes a Physical Exam at Walter Reed
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- President Trump, the oldest man inaugurated as president, is scheduled for a physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday.
- He will turn 80 on June 14, and his health has been under public scrutiny, especially due to visible bruises on his hands.
- White House officials attribute the bruises to frequent handshakes.
- Observers have noted swelling in Trump's legs, which his doctors and aides say is caused by chronic venous insufficiency, a condition affecting blood flow in the veins.