President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday for a medical and dental check-up. This visit, his third checkup of his second term and his third visit in 13 months, will also include meetings with staff and service members.
Turning 80 next month, the oldest inaugurated president frequently describes himself as being in excellent health and more energetic and fit than his predecessor, Joe Biden, who left office last year at age 82. Despite these claims of vigour, recent images have revived scrutiny and added to questions regarding his true health.
Independent physicians have stated that the White House has not answered key questions ahead of the appointment. Concerns have also been raised about transparency, as medical results are filtered through the White House and must be approved by the President before being released to the public.