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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
John Bowden

Concerns grow over Trump’s health ahead of annual physical

  • Many Americans express concern over President Donald Trump 's mental faculties, noting his public appearances are frequently marked by tangents and what he calls "The Weave."
  • Polling indicates that over half of Americans believe Trump has noticeably declined in the past year, with his approval ratings currently in the mid-30s.
  • An April Reuters/Ipsos poll found 51 percent of Americans believe Trump's mental faculties declined over 2025 and early 2026, while a Washington Post/Ipsos poll showed a significant drop in belief regarding his mental sharpness for the presidency.
  • Trump, who will turn 80 in June, is scheduled for an annual physical at Walter Reed Medical Center, amid increasing public worries about both his mental and physical health.
  • Concerns about Trump's stability, particularly following his statements regarding Iran, have led to calls from Democrats for his removal via the 25th Amendment.

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