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President Trump “displays excellent cognitive and physical health and is entirely fit,” said White House physician Capt. Sean Barbabella.
The White House published Trump’s three-page medical report on Sunday morning, following the president’s annual physical examination conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday.
“President Trump continues to be in excellent health, showcasing strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function,” Barbabella reported.
At 78, Trump is the oldest individual to assume the presidency. His successor, former President Joe Biden, was slightly younger when he began his term and exhibited signs of physical decline while in office, leading to political unrest and concerns regarding his mental fitness.
This medical documentation represents the first thorough insights into Trump’s health following the assassination attempt on him in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July.
Within the examination, a few “abnormalities” were noted, according to Barbabella. The first was “scarring on the right ear” attributed to the gunshot injury sustained during the attempt on his life.
According to Barbabella, Trump’s “hearing was within normal limits.” The other abnormality noted was “diverticulosis and a benign polyp” found during a colonoscopy performed in July. Diverticulosis refers to inflammation or infection within the digestive tract.
The White House physician advised a “follow-up colonoscopy in three years.”
The medical assessment further indicated that Trump weighs 224 pounds, which is 20 pounds lighter than his recorded weight in 2020. His LDL — the so-called “bad” cholesterol — is now within an “optimal” range and lower than previously recorded in 2020. He is presently prescribed two medications for cholesterol management: rosuvastatin and ezetimibe, the latter of which was not included in Trump’s 2020 medical documentation.
Trump’s vaccinations are all “up to date,” though Barbabella refrained from detailing specific immunizations.
The neurological exam revealed “no abnormalities in his mental status,” as stated by Barbabella. Trump was evaluated for cognitive function, anxiety, and depression, scoring within the normal limits across all parameters.
“I underwent a cognitive test. Frankly, I got every answer correct,” Trump remarked to reporters following his examinations. “I took numerous tests relating to the heart and other areas.”
At the conclusion of the medical report, the White House physician noted that Trump’s schedule is filled with meetings, public engagements, press conferences — and “frequent successes in golf tournaments.”
Presidents are not required to disclose medical information, and many have concealed their health records.
A History of Trump’s Medical Records
One week after the assassination attempt in Butler, Dr. Ronny Jackson — the former physician to the president and now a congressman from Texas — issued a memo about Trump’s health status.
Jackson reported that Trump was shot in the ear and “is recovering well, as anticipated.” He also stated that Trump underwent a “CT scan of his head” and that a hearing examination would be scheduled. The medical results from those exams were not made public at that time, but the recent release includes data from these evaluations.
In 2023, Trump disclosed a brief doctor’s letter that did not include detailed medical info, but it did mention weight loss and indicated that “his cognitive assessments were outstanding.” The Trump campaign emphasized cognitive testing in the lead-up to the election.
In his final year in office, Biden’s medical team opted not to conduct a cognitive evaluation.
Throughout his first term, Trump underwent several physical examinations and shared his medical records.
In 2018, Dr. Jackson provided Trump with a highly favorable assessment, remarking that Trump possessed “great genes” and if he maintained a healthier diet, “he could live to be 200 years old.” Jackson advised the president to lose some weight and reduce his intake of fats and carbohydrates.
