Trump's third check-up at Walter Reed raises more questions about his health

Trump's third check-up at Walter Reed raises more questions about his health

Author: NPR May 27, 2026 Duration: 2:59
The White House is saying little about President Trump's check-up at Walter Reed Tuesday, his third in 13 months. Critics say the lack of transparency only raises more questions about his health. NPR's Deepa Shivaram reports. 

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