Health crisis

Trump in new health crisis as he returns to hospital for third time in 13 months

Story by Mataeo Smith & Athena Dawson 

President Donald Trump's forthcoming third medical examination has renewed concerns about the commander in chief's health and wellbeing.

Trump is set to attend medical and dental appointments on Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, his third planned medical evaluation in 13 months. Trump visited Walter Reed in April 2025 for his yearly physical examination, then made another trip in October for what administration officials described as a "scheduled follow-up," triggering weeks of speculation and inquiries about his health and the tests he may have received.

The White House avoided the questions, eventually providing an explanation almost three months later: that the president had received a CT scan. It comes after a former Trump staffer revealed his 4 chilling predictions for what the president will do next.

Barbabella said the CT scan was conducted to "definitively rule out any cardiovascular issues" and revealed no abnormalities, reports the Irish Star.

Trump's upcoming medical assessment arrives amid mounting concerns about his physical condition following multiple instances of him appearing to have a bruise on his right hand, as well as episodes where he appeared to fall asleep on camera during televised events.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt previously indicated that Trump's bruised hand was consistent with "tissue damage from frequent handshaking" combined with aspirin use. However, Trump has since been seen with bruising on both hands.

The White House has consistently stated the president is in "excellent health." The 79 year old president is facing questions similar to those directed at former President Joe Biden regarding whether he is mentally and physically capable of fulfilling his duties as commander in chief.

Trump was relentless in branding then-President Biden "Sleepy Joe" on the campaign trail in 2023 and 2024, frequently contrasting his own energy with Biden's.

Independent physicians have raised concerns about whether the recurring bruises seen on Trump's hands, along with his swollen legs and apparent episodes of drowsiness, may indicate a more serious underlying condition.

Many feel that the White House's responses simply aren't convincing enough.

"This White House just doesn't seem to want to acknowledge any physical ailment, but older people develop medical issues, and the president is almost 80 years old," said Jonathan Reiner, a longtime cardiologist for former vice president Dick Cheney. "There just seems to be a lack of candor from the White House," Reiner told the Washington Post.

Recent polling data also shows a growing number of Americans harboring doubts about the president's health.

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A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll conducted last month found that 40% of Americans believe Trump had the mental sharpness to serve as president, down from 47% last September.

Additionally, public confidence in Trump's physical wellbeing has also declined, as 44% of Americans thought Trump had the physical health to do the job, down from 54% last September.

It comes after a bizarre bulge was spotted in Trump’s pants - leading to an alarming accusation.