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President Donald Trump underwent a routine semiannual physical at Walter Reed Medical Center amid ongoing health disclosures and political debates about fitness for office, with no immediate release of exam results.
President Donald Trump is undergoing a 'semiannual physical' at Walter Reed Medical Center, described as routine by the White House, amid his preparations for a Middle East trip, with his last physical in April indicating he was in good health.
ABC News' chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jennifer Ashton, declined to comment on President Biden's physical fitness for the job, stating that she wasn't his physician. She highlighted "glaring omissions" in the physical report released to the public, including the absence of a cognitive exam and mental health evaluation. Despite being declared physically fit for the presidency, questions about Biden's ability to perform the duties persist as he seeks a second term.
President Biden, aged 81, was declared "healthy, robust" following his physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The White House released the results, stating that Biden is fit to execute the duties of the presidency. The exam found no new concerns, although Biden's arthritic changes remain moderate to severe. The president uses a CPAP machine to treat sleep apnea, and recent polling indicates concerns about his age among both Americans and Democrat voters.
President Joe Biden underwent a routine physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, assuring reporters that "everything's squared away" and joking that doctors think he looks "too young." The White House expects to release a written summary of the findings later in the day. Biden's age and health have been a focus of attention, with critics questioning his abilities, while Democrats defend him as physically astute. The last routine physical exam a year ago found Biden to be a healthy 80-year-old male, and this year's exam included the removal of a small chest lesion for biopsy.
The White House confirmed that President Biden will not undergo a cognitive test as part of his upcoming physical exam, with press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stating that Biden's physician does not believe it is necessary. This comes after a report from Special Counsel Robert Hur last week found significant memory issues with Biden. Polling shows that Biden's age is a major concern among U.S. voters, with 86% believing he is too old to serve another term, including 73% of Democrats.