Trump’s advanced age and threats to his life serve as reminders of his own mortality - CNN

The scheduled physical at Walter Reed took place and lasted about three hours; a subsequent White House memo concluded President Trump remains in excellent health with strong cardiac, pulmonary and neurological function. A recent analysis emphasizes that presidential physicals and their summaries function as public messaging tools, noting how published vitals and the timing of exams are used to shape perceptions about fitness, age and mortality. Observers remain concerned about transparency and stamina given the president's advanced age.