{"id":242471,"date":"2026-05-26T17:48:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T17:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/donald-trump-checks-into-walter-reed-hospital-again-sparking-health-concerns\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T17:48:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T17:48:50","slug":"donald-trump-checks-into-walter-reed-hospital-again-sparking-health-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/donald-trump-checks-into-walter-reed-hospital-again-sparking-health-concerns\/","title":{"rendered":"Donald Trump Checks Into Walter Reed Hospital Again, Sparking Health Concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday next month.<\/p>\n<p>And while the late John McCain was once considered too old for the White House at 71, we\u2019ll soon set a new precedent with <em>two<\/em> octogenarian commanders-in-chief in a row.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a good thing for senior citizen representation, but as Trump visits DC\u2019s Walter Reed Medical Center for the third time in 13 months today, many are wondering if it\u2019s a good thing for the country.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><\/noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2277731827-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"U.S. President Donald Trump dances on stage after delivering remarks during a campaign and economic policy event in the Eugene Levy Fieldhouse at SUNY Rockland Community College on May 22, 2026 in Suffern, New York.\" class=\"wp-image-555779 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2277731827-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2277731827-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2277731827-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2277731827-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2277731827-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2277731827-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2277731827-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2277731827-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">U.S. President Donald Trump dances on stage after delivering remarks during a campaign and economic policy event in the Eugene Levy Fieldhouse at SUNY Rockland Community College on May 22, 2026 in Suffern, New York.  <span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo by Roberto Schmidt\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Yes, Trump spent much of the 2024 campaign arguing that former president <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/04\/donald-trump-uses-r-word-to-refer-to-joe-biden-in-shocking-speech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joe Biden was simply too old<\/a> for the job, and now he\u2019s facing many of the same questions that plagued his predecessor.<\/p>\n<p>The president traveled to Walter Reed this morning, and the visit comes amid growing public scrutiny surrounding both his physical health and mental sharpness.<\/p>\n<p>According to the White House, Trump\u2019s appointment is expected to include medical and dental evaluations, as well as a private meeting with military staff.<\/p>\n<p>In recent months, concern about Trump\u2019s health has steadily grown after repeated public appearances sparked speculation online. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2232048025-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A bruise is visible on the back of U.S. President Donald Trump's right hand during a meeting with  South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in the Oval Office at the White House on August 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. \" class=\"wp-image-555782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2232048025-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2232048025-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2232048025-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2232048025-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2232048025-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2232048025-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2232048025-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2232048025-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A bruise is visible on the back of U.S. President Donald Trump's right hand during a meeting with  South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in the Oval Office at the White House on August 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. \" class=\"wp-image-555782 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2232048025-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2232048025-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2232048025-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2232048025-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2232048025-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2232048025-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2232048025-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2232048025-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A bruise is visible on the back of U.S. President Donald Trump\u2019s right hand during a meeting with  South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in the Oval Office at the White House on August 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. <span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo by Chip Somodevilla\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ms.now\/news\/trump-age-health-walter-reed-physical-80\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MS Now<\/a> points out, critics have pointed to visible bruising on his hands \u2014 which Trump has reportedly covered with makeup at events \u2014 along with swelling in his lower legs and moments in video clips where he appeared to nod off.<\/p>\n<p>The White House has repeatedly denied those allegations.<\/p>\n<p>Officials insist Trump has <em>not<\/em> been caught sleeping during public appearances, while the president himself has dismissed the speculation by saying cameras merely caught him \u201cresting his eyes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Aides have even argued that in some widely circulated images, Trump was simply blinking.<\/p>\n<p>Trump, meanwhile, has continued to tout his performance on cognitive evaluations.<\/p>\n<p>The president has repeatedly claimed he has \u201caced\u201d the cognitive tests administered during medical exams, often citing the results when dismissing concerns about his age and mental fitness.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DYzyzVekmkE\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p>Last month, dozens of Democrats backed an effort questioning Trump\u2019s ability to remain in office after controversial comments he made during negotiations aimed at ending the war with Iran.<\/p>\n<p>The concern stemmed largely from a tweet in which Trump threatened to destroy \u201can entire civilization,\u201d a remark that prompted criticism not only from Democrats but also from some voices inside MAGA circles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis mental capacity needs to be examined,\u201d former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said during a CNN interview.<\/p>\n<p>A recent Washington Post\/ABC News\/Ipsos poll found that 44% of Americans believe Trump is physically healthy enough to effectively serve as president, down from 54% last September (per MS Now). <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-1.41.45-PM-1024x373.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-555792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-1.41.45-PM-1024x373.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-1.41.45-PM-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-1.41.45-PM-768x280.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-1.41.45-PM-960x350.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-1.41.45-PM-1080x393.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-1.41.45-PM.png 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-1.41.45-PM-1024x373.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-555792 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-1.41.45-PM-1024x373.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-1.41.45-PM-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-1.41.45-PM-768x280.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-1.41.45-PM-960x350.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-1.41.45-PM-1080x393.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-1.41.45-PM.png 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-1.41.45-PM.png\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Truth Social)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Even fewer \u2014 just 40% \u2014 said they believe he has the mental acuity required for the office.<\/p>\n<p>Politically, however, those concerns do not appear to have weakened Trump\u2019s standing inside the Republican Party.<\/p>\n<p>GOP lawmakers continue seeking his endorsement, and vulnerable Republicans in competitive districts have still embraced campaign appearances with the president.<\/p>\n<p>Moments ago, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to assure his followers that all is well:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJust finished my 6 month physical at Walter Reed Military Medical Center. Everything checked out PERFECTLY. Thank you to the great Doctors and Staff! Heading back to the White House. President DJT,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, the president has a tendency to stretch the truth and use words like \u201cperfect\u201d where they\u2019re not totally applicable.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/05\/donald-trump-checks-into-walter-reed-hospital-again-sparking-health-concerns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading Time: 3 minutes President Donald Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday next month. And while the late John McCain was once considered too old for the White House at 71, we\u2019ll soon set a new precedent with two octogenarian commanders-in-chief in a row. It\u2019s a good thing for senior citizen representation, but as Trump [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":242472,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-242471","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-hollywood"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242471","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=242471"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242471\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/242472"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=242471"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=242471"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=242471"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}