President Donald Trump completed his annual physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Sunday before departing for Israel as part of his latest Middle East trip.
The president, who also met with and addressed members of the U.S. military during his visit, was given a clean bill of health by his medical team.
According to officials, the exam was part of the president’s routine yearly checkup.
White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor confirmed that the president remains in excellent health and is “fit to execute the duties of the office.”
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He received several immunizations ahead of international travel, including the flu vaccine and COVID booster.… pic.twitter.com/MDt0esUkDa
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) October 11, 2025
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Following the medical evaluation, President Trump spent time speaking with service members and thanking them for their work at the facility.
Before leaving Washington, President Trump boarded Air Force One bound for Tel Aviv, where he is scheduled to meet with Israeli and regional leaders following the recent peace agreement between Israel and Hamas.
The agreement, signed earlier this month, marked a major diplomatic breakthrough and included the release of the final group of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
While en route to Israel, the president held a press gaggle with reporters aboard Air Force One. The exchange quickly drew attention online after President Trump sparred with a member of the press.
When Politico’s White House Bureau Chief, Dasha Burns, attempted to ask a question, the president interrupted to ask where she was from. “Who are you with?” he said.
“Uhhh, Politico. Dasha Burns, sir,” she replied.
“Oh, you’re Dasha, Politico. Ugh,” the president said, pausing before continuing.
“Politico has gone bad. They’ve been so wrong about everything.”
Burns attempted to continue, responding, “I’ve got a lot of questions, sir.”
The president declined to take her question, turning to another member of the press instead.
“No, no. Politico, it’s been so wrong about everything,” Trump said.
“Let’s get somebody else to ask some questions, do you mind? Is that alright? Because Politico is fake news.”
🚨NEW: Trump apparently doesn’t recognize Dasha Burns and then *ROASTS* her outlet Politico🤣
TRUMP: “Who are you with?”
BURNS: “Uhhh, Politico. Dasha Burns, sir.”
TRUMP: “Oh, you’re Dasha, Politico. Ugh.”
“Politico has gone bad. They’ve been so wrong about everything.”… pic.twitter.com/COXMrcQM8U
— Jason Cohen 🇺🇸 (@JasonJournoDC) October 12, 2025
The moment quickly spread across social media platforms, where clips of the exchange circulated among reporters and political commentators.
Several journalists aboard Air Force One noted that the exchange was typical of the president’s unscripted interactions with members of the press, particularly those from outlets he has accused of unfair coverage.
The exchange with Burns comes as Politico continues to cover the administration’s diplomatic activity in the Middle East and domestic policy discussions ahead of the upcoming budget negotiations in Congress.
The publication has faced criticism from Trump administration officials for its reporting on internal deliberations and anonymous sourcing practices.
After the in-flight press availability concluded, the president continued to Israel, where his agenda included meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and regional leaders who were involved in negotiating the recent peace deal.
The visit marks President Trump’s first trip to the region since the signing of the agreement, which both Israeli and U.S. officials have described as a foundation for long-term peace.
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