Trump’s doctor says he is ‘fully able to perform all duties’ but…: Check out the US president’s latest health report | Today’s news
US President Donald Trump is in “excellent health”, his doctor said on Friday local time after undergoing a routine medical examination.
“President Trump remains in excellent health, showing strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and general physical function,” said Trump’s physician, US Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella.
However, the 79-year-old weighed 108kg, up 6kg since his medical in April 2025, and was advised to lose weight. The 6 feet 3 inches tall US president has a body mass index of 29.7. A body mass index of 30 is considered obese by doctors.
“Preventive counseling was provided, including dietary guidelines, advice on low-dose aspirin, increased physical activity and continued weight loss,” he said.
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On Tuesday, Trump underwent a CT scan and other heart tests, along with cancer screening and other preventive tests, performed by 22 specialists at Walter Reed Medical Hospital near Washington.
For his part, Trump said the exam went “PERFECTLY” in a post on his Truth Social platform shortly after the appointment.
The visit was Trump’s third medical since returning to office last year and follows growing speculation about health problems, including bruises on his hands and apparent sleepiness during the meeting.
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What does Trump’s medical say?
Barbabella said Trump is “fully capable of carrying out all the duties of commander-in-chief and head of state.”
Trump, who turns 80 next month, takes three medications, two of which are designed to control cholesterol and the third is aspirin for “cardiac prevention.”
The report also documented bruising on Trump’s hands, explained as “minor soft tissue irritation associated with frequent handshakes” and said it was a “common and benign effect of aspirin therapy.” His doctor recommended switching to low-dose aspirin.
“Examination of the dorsal hands revealed ecchymosis (bruising), consistent with less soft tissue irritation associated with frequent handshakes while taking aspirin for cardiovascular prevention,” the report states.
Last year, the White House said Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a fairly common condition in older adults that causes blood to pool in the president’s legs.
His latest media report noted “slight swelling of the lower extremities” but said there was “improvement from last year”. Trump’s doctor reported nothing abnormal, demonstrating strong heart, lung, neurological and general health.
“His demanding daily schedule, including several high-level meetings, public gatherings and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall well-being,” Barbabella wrote.
Trump’s cholesterol levels improved significantly with medication, report says. His total cholesterol came in at 143, down from 223 in 2018. It dropped to 140 last April.
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How did Trump do on his cognitive test?
Trump was also given the Montreal Cognitive Test, which is used to screen for dementia and cognitive impairment.
Trump’s doctors reported that he scored 30 out of 30, the same score as last year and in 2018.
There is no law requiring US presidents to release their full health records, and the level of transparency has varied by administration. Trump’s past reports have been criticized for providing scant details and for providing statistics that some medical experts have viewed with skepticism.
