The Washington Post has reported that former U.S. President Donald Trump underwent a recent medical examination conducted by 22 medical specialists, a number described as unprecedented when compared to the medical evaluations of previous U.S. presidents.
According to the newspaper, the medical report released by the White House after the examination showed that 22 doctors and specialists participated in evaluating the health of the 79-year-old president. This contrasts with much lower participation in former presidential exams; only five doctors took part in the first examination of former President George H. W. Bush in 1989, while 12 specialists were involved in the initial exam of former President George W. Bush.
The report noted that the White House did not specify the nature of all the medical specializations involved in the examination or the reasons for engaging such a large number of doctors, sparking questions within media and political circles about whether this was related to the president's age or to routine medical follow-up requirements.
Trump’s physician, Sean Conley, confirmed in an official report released in late May that Trump is in "excellent health" and is "fully fit" to perform his presidential duties. The exams showed healthy heart and lung functions, a sound nervous system, and he achieved a perfect score on a cognitive test.
The revelation of the number of doctors involved in the check-up comes at a time when scrutiny on the health of the American President is intensifying, especially as he nears his 80th birthday, amid ongoing calls for greater transparency regarding the health of senior elected officials in the United States.
Despite the controversy over the figure, the medical report issued by the White House indicated no serious health issues for Trump, affirming his continued physical and mental capacity to fulfill his presidential responsibilities.