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Trump's Health Check-Up Sparks Speculation Ahead of Visit
10/9/2025
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- President Donald Trump will undergo a routine check-up at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday.
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the visit and Trump will meet troops.
- Trump's health includes chronic venous insufficiency with leg swelling and bruising from handshakes and aspirin.
- Speculation rose after a summer absence, while concerns about mental acuity followed erratic appearances.
