Trump in ‘excellent health’ after latest checkup, president’s physician says
The report cited a 30 of 30 cognitive score and improved cholesterol, while recommending weight loss, more exercise and low-dose aspirin.
- On Friday, the White House released a memo from Dr. Sean Barbabella stating President Donald Trump is in "excellent health" following his physical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday.
- This visit marked Trump's third medical checkup in 13 months at the facility. Last year, the White House revealed he had chronic venous insufficiency, a condition causing leg swelling.
- Barbabella reported Trump's weight as 238 pounds with a resting heart rate of 73 beats per minute and a perfect cognitive score of 30 out of 30.
- During the Tuesday exam, "Preventive counseling was provided," including guidance on diet, aspirin, and increased physical activity, while Barbabella noted "slight lower leg swelling with improvement from last year."
- Trump, who turns 80 in June, remains "fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief," according to the physician's memo released three days after the examination.
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Presidential Doctor: Trump 'Remains in Excellent Health,' Fully Fit to Serve as President
U.S. Navy Captain and Presidential Physician Sean Barbabella reports that President Donald Trump "remains in excellent health" and is fully fit to serve as president of the United States, following his latest physical on Tuesday.
According to Dr. Barbabella, the president (80 years old on June 14) is in good physical and mental health. But he has to pay more attention to the diet
The result of his annual health check was again positive for Donald Trump, according to official statements. However, doubts about the US president's fitness remain - also because he significantly increased in weight.
Trump’s Doctor Says He’s In ‘Excellent Health,’ Recommends Losing Weight
US President Donald Trump looks on during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 27, 2026. —Kent NISHIMURA—AFPPresident Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health” by the White House physician following his third known checkup since he returned to office last year. Trump, the oldest President to take the oath of office, was also advised to increase physical activity and lose weight after gaini…
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