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US President Donald Trump will have what the White House described as a “routine yearly checkup” on Friday at Walter Reed medical centre, six months after his last physical examination. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement on Wednesday that Trump would travel to the facility outside Washington to meet with the US troops and attend a meeting.
“While there, President Trump will stop by for his routine yearly check up,” she said, according to Reuters.
Leavitt added that the president may then travel to the Middle East, where Israeli, Hamas, and American negotiators have finalised a Gaza hostage-for-ceasefire deal.
At 79, Trump is the oldest person to assume the US presidency.
His health has been closely monitored, particularly after scrutiny of former president Joe Biden’s fitness for office.
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In July, the White House revealed that Trump had experienced swelling in his lower legs and bruising on his right hand after photographs showed visible swelling and makeup covering parts of his hand.
Trump’s physician, Sean Barbabella, said in a letter released at the time that the swelling was due to “chronic venous insufficiency,” a benign and common condition among people over 70. He said the bruising was consistent with minor soft tissue irritation caused by frequent handshakes and aspirin use, which is part of Trump’s “standard cardiovascular prevention regimen.”
The White House has since downplayed concerns about Trump’s condition and has not disclosed details about ongoing treatment for his leg issue.
In April, Trump visited Walter Reed for his first physical exam since taking office in January. According to official results released by the White House, tests showed he had a normal heart rhythm and no major health problems.
(With inputs from agencies)
