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<p>President Donald Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday next month.</p>
<p>And while the late John McCain was once considered too old for the White House at 71, we’ll soon set a new precedent with <em>two</em> octogenarian commanders-in-chief in a row.</p>
<p>It’s a good thing for senior citizen representation, but as Trump visits DC’s Walter Reed Medical Center for the third time in 13 months today, many are wondering if it’s a good thing for the country.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" 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" 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" /><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>
<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’s facing many of the same questions that plagued his predecessor.</p>
<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>
<p>According to the White House, Trump’s appointment is expected to include medical and dental evaluations, as well as a private meeting with military staff.</p>
<p>In recent months, concern about Trump’s health has steadily grown after repeated public appearances sparked speculation online. </p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><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" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">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. <span class="image-caption-credit"> (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure>
<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 — which Trump has reportedly covered with makeup at events — along with swelling in his lower legs and moments in video clips where he appeared to nod off.</p>
<p>The White House has repeatedly denied those allegations.</p>
<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 “resting his eyes.”</p>
<p>Aides have even argued that in some widely circulated images, Trump was simply blinking.</p>
<p>Trump, meanwhile, has continued to tout his performance on cognitive evaluations.</p>
<p>The president has repeatedly claimed he has “aced” the cognitive tests administered during medical exams, often citing the results when dismissing concerns about his age and mental fitness.</p>
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<p>Last month, dozens of Democrats backed an effort questioning Trump’s ability to remain in office after controversial comments he made during negotiations aimed at ending the war with Iran.</p>
<p>The concern stemmed largely from a tweet in which Trump threatened to destroy “an entire civilization,” a remark that prompted criticism not only from Democrats but also from some voices inside MAGA circles.</p>
<p>“His mental capacity needs to be examined,” former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said during a CNN interview.</p>
<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>
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<p>Even fewer — just 40% — said they believe he has the mental acuity required for the office.</p>
<p>Politically, however, those concerns do not appear to have weakened Trump’s standing inside the Republican Party.</p>
<p>GOP lawmakers continue seeking his endorsement, and vulnerable Republicans in competitive districts have still embraced campaign appearances with the president.</p>
<p>Moments ago, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to assure his followers that all is well:</p>
<p>“Just 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,” he wrote.</p>
<p>Of course, the president has a tendency to stretch the truth and use words like “perfect” where they’re not totally applicable.</p>
<p>We’ll have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.</p>
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