President Donald Trump is scheduled to return to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday for a medical and dental checkup, renewing public discussion about his health after several recent appearances in which he showed visible bruising and swelling.

The planned visit would mark Trump’s third trip to the military hospital in the past 13 months.

The White House previously said he underwent an annual physical in April 2025 and later returned in October for what officials described as a scheduled follow-up appointment.

The latest medical visit comes as photos and videos from recent public events showed bruises on Trump’s hands, redness around his neck, and swelling around his ankles. The president, who is 79 years old, has repeatedly insisted he remains in strong health.

Concerns After Public Appearances

Questions about Trump’s condition intensified after several public appearances in recent months. During meetings and public events, photographers captured images of swelling around the president’s ankles and bruises on his hands.

Last year, the White House disclosed that Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition affecting blood flow in the veins that can lead to swelling in the legs and ankles. Medical experts say the condition is common among older adults.

Trump has also previously attributed bruising on his hands to frequent handshakes and aspirin use. Aspirin can increase the risk of bruising and bleeding, particularly in older adults.

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Despite growing public attention, the White House has not indicated that Trump is facing any serious new medical condition. Officials have continued to describe the upcoming hospital visit as routine.

Trump has repeatedly defended his health record and has said he performs well on cognitive exams. “I’m in excellent health,” Trump said in previous remarks discussing questions about his condition.

Former White House Doctors Call for More Transparency

Some former White House physicians have called for more detailed public disclosure regarding the president’s health.

Jonathan Reiner, a former cardiologist to Vice President Dick Cheney, told reporters that aging presidents naturally face medical issues and argued the administration should provide clearer information to the public.

“This White House just doesn’t seem to want to acknowledge any physical ailment,” Reiner said, according to media reports.

Jeffrey Kuhlman, who previously served as a White House physician under Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, also questioned the level of transparency surrounding presidential medical records.

“I hope they are at least transparent and truthful,” Kuhlman said.

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The White House has defended its handling of Trump’s medical information and pushed back against speculation circulating online. Earlier this year, officials denied claims on social media that Trump had been rushed to Walter Reed during a period when he was out of public view.

Administration officials said at the time that Trump had been overseeing military and national security matters related to developments in Iran.

Polls Show Public Concern

Recent polling suggests Americans remain divided over Trump’s physical and mental fitness for office. An April poll conducted by The Washington Post, ABC News, and Ipsos found that confidence in Trump’s mental sharpness had declined compared to previous surveys.

The same poll also showed a drop in the number of Americans who believe the president is physically fit to carry out his duties.

Questions surrounding presidential health have become increasingly political in recent election cycles. During the 2024 campaign, Trump frequently criticized former President Joe Biden over concerns about age and mental fitness.

Presidents are not legally required to release full medical records to the public, though many choose to share summaries prepared by White House physicians.