President Donald Trump is set to return to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center this week for another round of medical and dental evaluations, reigniting questions about the 79-year-old president’s health and the White House’s reluctance to fully explain his recent medical care.

The scheduled visit marks Trump’s third known evaluation at Walter Reed in the past 13 months. While annual presidential physicals are routine, the repeated visits and limited explanations from administration officials have intensified scrutiny surrounding the president’s physical condition.

Trump underwent his yearly physical in April 2025 before returning to Walter Reed again in October for what aides initially described only as a “scheduled follow-up.” The White House declined for months to elaborate on the purpose of that visit, fueling speculation online and among political observers.

Earlier this year, White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella said Trump received a CT scan to “definitively rule out any cardiovascular issues,” adding that the testing revealed “no abnormalities,” according to statements reported by multiple outlets, including the Irish Star.

Questions surrounding Trump’s health have persisted in part because of visible bruising that has repeatedly appeared on both of his hands during public appearances. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the issue earlier this year, saying the bruising was consistent with “tissue damage from frequent handshaking” and aspirin use.

Still, some medical experts say the administration’s explanations have lacked transparency.

The renewed attention comes as Trump faces many of the same questions that once surrounded former President Joe Biden during the 2024 election cycle. Trump frequently mocked Biden’s age and energy levels on the campaign trail, repeatedly referring to him as “Sleepy Joe” during rallies and interviews.

Now, polling suggests voters are beginning to express similar concerns about Trump.

A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll released last month found that 40% of Americans believe Trump has the mental sharpness necessary to serve as president, down from 47% in September 2025. The same poll found that 44% of respondents believed Trump was physically healthy enough for the job, a 10-point drop from the previous fall.

Despite the growing scrutiny, White House officials continue to insist the president remains healthy and capable of serving.

Trump has not publicly addressed the latest speculation surrounding his health, though allies have dismissed concerns as politically motivated attacks amplified by social media.

Still, the administration’s limited disclosures have continued to draw criticism from observers who argue that presidents, particularly those nearing 80, face heightened expectations for transparency regarding their medical condition.