White House physician refutes ‘speculation’ that Trump had medical emergency after hospital visit

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The White House physician released a memorandum insisting that President Trump’s weekend visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center was routine amid “speculation” that he suffered a medical emergency.

On Saturday, White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham claimed that Trump, 73, began portions of his annual physical exam ahead of schedule because the president is facing a “very busy 2020.” White House physician Dr. Sean Conley echoed Grisham’s remarks in a memorandum released late Monday night.

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