White House Physician Releases Trump Health Update

President Donald Trump remains in “excellent health” and “fully fit” for presidential duties, according to a medical evaluation released Friday by his physician.

Dr. Sean Barbabella, Trump’s physician, conducted a comprehensive examination Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The evaluation included CT scans, cardiac imaging, cancer screenings, and consultations with 22 medical specialists over approximately three hours.

Examination Results and Findings

Trump, 79, weighed 238 pounds during the visit, up 14 pounds from his April 2025 physical, with a body mass index of 29.7. Medical guidelines classify a BMI of 30 or higher as obese, placing Trump just below that threshold.

The president demonstrated strong cardiac, pulmonary, and neurological health with no significant abnormal findings, Barbabella’s report stated. Trump scored a perfect 30 out of 30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, matching results from previous evaluations in 2025 and 2018.

His total cholesterol measured 143, down significantly from 223 in 2018. Doctors documented minor bruising on Trump’s hands, attributing it to “minor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking,” according to the report.

Medical History and Ongoing Conditions

The White House disclosed last year that Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, a common age-related condition causing blood to pool in the legs. This year’s examination showed slight lower-leg swelling, though physicians noted improvement compared to last year.

Barbabella recommended switching to low-dose aspirin therapy. “His demanding daily schedule, including multiple high-level meetings, public engagements, and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall well-being,” Barbabella wrote in the report.

Context Within Presidential Health Disclosures

This marks the fourth publicly disclosed medical evaluation since Trump returned to office for his second term. 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 concerns about his age and fitness for another term. Presidential health disclosures remain a matter of public interest, though no legal requirement mandates presidents release complete medical records.