Washington — Donald Trump’s doctor said the president is in “excellent health” and “fully qualified” to serve as commander-in-chief yet Medical examination Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
A report by Dr. Sean Barbabella, released late Friday, says Trump underwent a CT scan and other cardiac imaging, along with cancer screenings and other preventive evaluations by 22 specialists.
Trump, 79, said after a three-hour visit on Tuesday that everything had been examined “absolutely.”
The president weighed 238 pounds (108 kilograms), up 14 pounds (6 kg) from his April 2025 checkup. His doctors gave him guidance on his diet, physical activity and weight loss, but concluded that his “cognitive and physical functioning is excellent.”
Trump is 6 feet 3 inches (1.9 meters) tall, and his body mass index is 29.7. Doctors consider an index of 30 to be obese.
The report also documented the presence of bruises on Trump’s hands, explaining that they are “minor soft tissue irritation associated with repeated handshakes,” and saying that they are “a common and benign effect of aspirin therapy.” Among the recommendations is switching to low-dose aspirin.
Last year, the White House said that Trump had the disease chronic venous insufficiency, A fairly common condition in the elderly that results in blood pooling in the president’s legs. His latest examination report noted “slight swelling in the lower leg” but said there was “an improvement over last year.”
His doctor reported nothing abnormal, saying Trump showed strong heart, lung, neurological and general health.
“His demanding daily schedule, including multiple high-level meetings, public engagements, and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall health,” Barbabella wrote.
Trump again took the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, which is used to screen for dementia and cognitive impairment. Trump’s doctors reported that he scored 30 out of 30, the same as what was reported last year and in 2018.
His cholesterol levels improved significantly with the help of medication. Trump’s total cholesterol was 143, down from 223 in 2018. It had dropped to 140 last April. He takes rosuvastatin to help lower bad cholesterol, known as LDL, and to raise good cholesterol, or HDL. He also takes ezetimibe to help lower his low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level.
The examination, which Trump described as a six-month physical, was the fourth medical examination to be publicly disclosed since his return to office for a second term. Comes as He tries to show strength Before the midterm elections.
Previous administrations have also released select results from presidential medical examinations, providing the public with a glimpse into the commander-in-chief’s health.
But there is no law requiring presidents to disclose their complete health records, and the degree of transparency varies from one administration to another. Trump’s previous reports have been criticized for providing few details and for providing statistics that some medical experts viewed with suspicion.
Trump, a Republican, will turn eighty next month, and was the oldest elected president of the United States. His immediate predecessor, Democratic President Joe Biden, was 82 when he left office, and withdrew from the 2024 presidential race over widespread concerns that he was too old to hold office.
Trump tried that Fight general anxiety For his age and stamina. He often appears with makeup covering bruises on his hands, and photos showed the president with swollen feet, ankles, and legs.
He recently talked about how good he feels, even as he jokes about his penchant for fast food and minimal exercise other than frequent golf outings. In his final public appearance, Trump said he feels the same way as he did 50 years ago.