U.S. President Donald Trump completed his annual physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This event is noteworthy given his past reluctance to disclose details about his health. While he claims to feel excellent, details of the examination remain limited, even after over five hours spent at the facility.
The article highlights Trump's history of secrecy regarding his health, contrasting it with his criticisms of Joe Biden's health. While a readout from the White House physician was promised, past instances reveal a tendency toward releasing limited and positive assessments.
The article notes that even though Trump is three years younger than Biden, he was five months older at his second inauguration than Biden was at his first, making him the oldest president ever inaugurated.
The article discusses the balance between presidential privacy rights and public interest in the commander-in-chief's health. It references historical instances where major medical issues were concealed, setting a precedent of limited disclosure that Trump largely followed.
Key details regarding Trump's past medical history and statements, such as his reported bout with COVID-19 in 2020 and past comments regarding his cognitive abilities during a television interview are mentioned. These details reveal a pattern of inconsistent transparency about the President's health and well-being.