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- President Donald Trump’s physician said he is in “excellent health” and “fully fit” to serve after a medical exam at Walter Reed.
- Trump scored 30 out of 30 on a cognitive assessment and showed strong cardiac, pulmonary and neurological health.
- The report noted slight leg swelling and hand bruising but found no major health concerns as Trump approaches his 80th birthday.
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is in “excellent health” and “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief, according to his physician following a medical examination Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
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A report from Dr. Sean Barbabella, released late Friday, says Trump underwent a CT scan and other heart imaging, along with cancer screenings and other preventative assessments carried out by 22 specialists.
Trump, 79, said after the three-hour visit Tuesday that everything checked out “PERFECTLY.”
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The president weighed in at 238 pounds, up 14 pounds (6 kg) from a medical exam in April 2025. His doctors gave him guidance on his diet, physical activity and weight loss, but concluded his “cognitive and physical performance are excellent.”
With his 6-foot, 3-inch (1.9-meter) frame, Trump has a body mass index of 29.7. An index of 30 is considered by doctors to be obese.
The report also documented bruising on Trump’s hands, explained as “minor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking,” and said it was “a common and benign effect of aspirin therapy.” Among the recommendations was a switch to low-dose aspirin.
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