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Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise?
Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.
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According to BBC News’s source item, Trump’s doctor says he’s in excellent health - but are US presidents’ health checks a PR exercise?, Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.
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- Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise?BBC News - 2026-05-30T15:06:01+00:00
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