Trump’s upcoming medical visit renews debate over presidential age, health transparency and fitness for office Published May 25, 2026 3:00PM (EDT) With another visit to Walter Reed this week, President Trump's health is back under scrutiny as people continue to speculate about his bruised hands, swollen ankles and rambling communications. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images) President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center this week for what the White House describes as a routine medical and dental evaluation, renewing attention around the president’s health and the growing political scrutiny surrounding presidential age and transparency. The White House announced earlier this month that Trump “will have his annual physical on May 26 at Walter Reed,” framing the visit as part of standard ongoing care. But the appointment arrives amid continued public discussion surrounding Trump’s physical condition, stamina, and increasingly frequent medical checkups.…