Public anxiety over Trump’s condition escalated further in August when the president disappeared from the public eye for two days, a rare absence for someone known for daily appearances. Online speculation exploded, with some commentators questioning whether Trump was facing a serious health event – or worse.
In an Aug. 27 interview with USA Today, Vice President JD Vance attempted to quell those rumors but only added to the growing concern.
But Vance also added, “Yes, terrible tragedies happen.”
“I feel very confident the president of the United States is in good shape, is going to serve out the remainder of his term and do great things for the American people,” the VP told the outlet.
“And if, God forbid, there’s a terrible tragedy, I can’t think of better on-the-job training than what I’ve gotten over the last 200 days,” he added – a comment that fueled growing anxieties about Trump’s long-term fitness to serve.
Second annual checkup in six months
Now, Trump is returning to Walter Reed Medical Center, where he’ll not only deliver remarks to troops but also undergo what the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is calling a “routine yearly checkup.”
“On [Oct. 10] morning, President Trump will visit Walter Reed Medical Center for a planned meeting and remarks with the troops,” Leavitt said, per CNN. “While there, President Trump will stop by for his routine yearly checkup. He wContinue reading…
