Overview

• President Trump announced on Truth Social that his annual physical exam will take place Friday at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
• The announcement follows ongoing scrutiny over the limited health information Trump has released since leaving office in 2020.
• Trump's previous physicals have highlighted mixed findings, including recommendations for weight loss and treatment for high cholesterol.
• The lack of detailed disclosures about his recovery from an assassination attempt in 2024 has fueled calls for greater transparency.
• Political comparisons with other candidates, including demands for medical record releases, continue to heighten the focus on Trump's health.