Trump Heads for Second Medical Check-Up This Year, Says He’s in “Great Shape”

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to undergo his second medical check-up this year on Friday, maintaining that he remains in “great shape” despite ongoing public interest in his health.

The 79-year-old president, the oldest elected leader in U.S. history, will address troops at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on the outskirts of Washington before his examination.

The visit comes three months after the White House disclosed that Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a benign vein condition that had sparked speculation over visible bruising on his hand and swelling in his legs.

Earlier this week, the White House described Friday’s session as an “annual check-up,” though Trump already underwent a similar exam in April.

“I’m in great shape, but I’ll let you know,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday. “No, I have no difficulty thus far. Physically, I feel very good. Mentally, I feel very good.”

Trump referred to the appointment as a “semi-annual physical,” contrasting it with the White House’s “annual” characterization.

As he often does, Trump used the occasion to draw comparisons with his predecessors — particularly President Joe Biden, whom he again mocked over health and mental fitness.

“I also did a cognitive exam, which is always very risky, because if I didn’t do well, you’d be the first to be blaring it,” Trump said. “I had a perfect score. Did Obama do it? No. Did Bush do it? No. Did Biden do it? I definitely did. Biden wouldn’t have gotten the first three questions right.”

Health Concerns and Speculation

Trump has faced repeated scrutiny over his health, often dismissing rumours circulating online. In September, he refuted viral falsehoods suggesting he had died.

In July, the White House confirmed his vein diagnosis, attributing the hand bruising to the aspirin regimen he takes as part of a standard cardiovascular care program. He is frequently seen with makeup covering the marks on his right hand.

His April medical report declared Trump to be in overall good health, with normal cardiac function, and “no signs of heart failure, renal impairment, or systemic illness.”

As Trump continues his re-election campaign and public engagements, his medical updates remain closely watched — reflecting the intense public interest surrounding the health of America’s commander-in-chief.