White House Physician Releases Trump Health Update

President Donald Trump remains in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to carry out the duties of commander in chief, according to a medical report released Friday following a comprehensive examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

The report, authored by Dr. Sean Barbabella, said Trump underwent an extensive series of evaluations during his visit, including a CT scan, advanced cardiac imaging, cancer screenings, and numerous preventative health assessments conducted by a team of 22 medical specialists.

Trump, 79, spent roughly three hours at Walter Reed on Tuesday and later told reporters that the examination went “perfectly,” expressing confidence in the results.

The physician’s report concluded that Trump remains in strong physical condition and capable of fully performing the responsibilities of the presidency, according to multiple reports.

According to the report, Trump weighed 238 pounds during the examination, an increase of 14 pounds from his April 2025 physical.

Physicians provided recommendations regarding diet, physical activity, and weight management, but emphasized that the president remains in strong overall health.

The report stated that Trump’s “cognitive and physical performance are excellent” and that he remains fully capable of carrying out the demands of the office.

At 6 feet, 3 inches tall, Trump’s body mass index was measured at 29.7. Medical guidelines generally classify a BMI of 30 or higher as obese, placing Trump just below that threshold.

The report also documented bruising on Trump’s hands, explained as “minor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking,” and said it was “a common and benign effect of aspirin therapy.”

Among the recommendations was a switch to low-dose aspirin, Barbabella’s report said.

The White House disclosed last year that Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common age-related condition that can cause blood to pool in the legs and lead to swelling.

According to the latest medical report, Trump still exhibited slight lower-leg swelling during this year’s examination, but his physician noted that the condition has improved since last year.

Beyond that issue, the report found no significant health concerns.

Barbabella said the president demonstrated strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical health, with no abnormal findings identified during the comprehensive evaluation.

“His demanding daily schedule, including multiple high-level meetings, public engagements, and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall well-being,” Barbabella wrote.

Trump also underwent the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a widely used screening tool for cognitive impairment and dementia.

According to his physicians, he scored a perfect 30 out of 30 — matching the results reported during examinations in 2025 and 2018.

The report also highlighted significant improvements in Trump’s cholesterol levels. His total cholesterol measured 143, down dramatically from 223 in 2018.

Doctors attributed the improvement in part to medications including rosuvastatin, which helps lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol while increasing HDL (“good”) cholesterol, and ezetimibe, which further reduces LDL levels.

The examination, which Trump described as a comprehensive physical, marked the fourth publicly disclosed medical evaluation since returning to office for his second term.

The release comes as the administration seeks to demonstrate the president’s health and fitness heading into a critical midterm election cycle.

Presidential health disclosures have long been a matter of public interest, though there is no legal requirement that presidents release complete medical records.

Administrations from both parties have historically chosen how much information to make public, resulting in varying levels of transparency.

Trump, who turns 80 next month, was the oldest person ever elected president at the time of his election.

His predecessor, President Joe Biden, left office at age 82 after ending his 2024 reelection campaign amid widespread concerns about his age and fitness for another term.

Biden failed miserably in his lone debate against Trump in June 2024, showing what many said were obvious signs of mental cognitive decline.

He dropped out of his reelection bid not long afterward and endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, much to the chagrin of many in the Democrat Party who preferred to have a primary.