• Donald Trump underwent an annual medical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
• He boasted about his health post-exam, stating "Everything checked out PERFECTLY."
• Concerns about his health have grown due to visible bruising and swelling.
• Trump's 80th birthday coincides with a UFC event at the White House lawn.
• The administration's transparency regarding health details remains in question.

US President Donald Trump underwent his annual medical examination on Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, just days before turning 80. Following the check-up, Trump declared on social media, “Everything checked out PERFECTLY,” as he returned to the White House. The examination comes amid growing scrutiny regarding his visible bruising on hands and swelling in his legs, raising questions about his health ahead of his 80th birthday on June 14, which will coincide with a UFC event at the White House lawn, according to channelnewsasia, indiatimes, scmp, and latimes.

This medical visit is the fourth publicly disclosed examination since Trump returned to office and it follows two check-ups last year, including an unannounced hospital visit that also triggered speculation about his health. The president's medical transparency has been criticized, especially given that details are typically filtered through the White House and are often subjective, according to indiatimes and latimes.

Amid growing attention on his age and stamina, Trump has stated he feels as fit as he did decades ago, jokingly suggesting that “maybe junk food is good” for his health. However, he has also faced challenges including being diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, which causes legs to swell due to fluid retention. The White House attributes bruising to regular aspirin use, which he takes as part of a cardiovascular health regimen, according to channelnewsasia, scmp, and latimes.

As the debate over presidential health disclosures continues, concerns about transparency have grown, especially as more leaders in their late 70s and early 80s hold office. Critics argue that the White House has a long history of providing limited health information unless a president is in “perfect health.” Following his past examinations, questions remain about what specific testing or procedures Trump underwent during this latest visit to Walter Reed, according to indiatimes, scmp, and latimes.