President Donald Trump is in “excellent health,” according to a letter from his physician following a recent physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Hospital. The White House disclosed the results late Friday, confirming that Trump, who will turn 80 next month, maintains strong overall health.
What happened
Trump underwent a semi-annual physical at Walter Reed on Tuesday, his third known checkup at the military hospital since returning to office. The president had earlier shared on social media that everything had “checked out PERFECTLY,” but detailed results were not made public until the physician’s letter was released Friday.
Captain Sean Barbabella, a Navy physician attending to the president, reported that Trump showed “strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function.” Despite his demanding daily schedule and frequent high-level meetings, Trump maintains regular physical activity.
The letter outlined Trump’s current vital statistics: a weight of 238 pounds, blood pressure measured at 105/71, and a resting heart rate of 73 beats per minute. These figures show improvement compared with his April 2025 physical when his weight was 224 pounds and his blood pressure was 128/74. The president is currently prescribed aspirin and cholesterol medications rosuvastatin and ezetimibe.
Barbabella indicated Trump is “fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.” Preventative care recommendations included ongoing diet adjustments, increased physical activity, weight loss, and continued aspirin use.
The physician reported generally normal lab results and noted residual “scarring of the right ear” from the 2024 campaign rally shooting. He also referenced “soft tissue irritation” on Trump’s hands, attributed to frequent handshaking and aspirin use, which has been linked to visible discoloration in past photographs.
Additionally, the letter mentioned “slight lower leg swelling” with improvement from the previous year. Trump has a condition called chronic venous insufficiency, causing occasional ankle swelling, which Barbabella described as “benign and common.”
Notably, Trump’s cardiac age was assessed as approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age. Furthermore, he achieved a perfect score of 30 out of 30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a standard cognitive health test that the president has highlighted in previous years as evidence of his mental acuity.
Why it matters
The health of a sitting president is of significant public interest, impacting perceptions of their ability to perform critical duties. Regular physical exams and transparency about health status help reassure the public and government about the leader’s capacity to serve. Given Trump’s approaching 80th birthday and prior health incidents, updates on his condition remain closely watched.
Background
Donald Trump has undergone routine medical checkups throughout his presidency, typically twice a year. His physician previously reported strong health indicators and highlighted his cognitive function. The 2024 shooting incident has introduced additional medical considerations related to scarring. The condition chronic venous insufficiency, affecting Trump’s legs, was first publicly acknowledged last year following visible ankle swelling.
These health disclosures form part of a broader tradition of presidents sharing physical exam results with the public, contributing to governmental transparency and stability.
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