The White House has released the results of President Donald Trump's medical examination conducted in May, with his physician recommending that he shed some pounds and increase his physical activity, while also stating that the president is in excellent overall health.
Physician's Report Highlights
White House physician Sean Barbabella wrote in a letter made public on Friday that President Trump continues to enjoy excellent health, with strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function. He noted that the president's cognitive and physical performance are excellent, and he is fully capable of carrying out all duties as Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.
During the examination, preventive counseling was provided, including guidance on diet, a recommendation to take a low-dose aspirin, increased physical activity, and continued weight loss. The doctor recorded the president's height at 6 feet 3 inches (190.5 cm) and weight at 238 pounds (108 kg). This represents a weight gain from last April's physical, when Trump weighed 224 pounds (101 kg).
Medical History and Observations
Trump's visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday marked his third medical exam at the facility since becoming the oldest president ever inaugurated last year. Prior to the visit, the White House stated that the check-up would include routine annual dental and medical assessments, despite Trump having already visited a dentist in Florida twice this year.
Following the exam, Trump shared scant details on Truth Social, writing, "Everything checked out PERFECTLY." Since returning to the White House in 2025, visible ailments and speculation about his health have prompted the administration to disclose more details about the president's physical condition.
Last summer, swelling in his legs and ankles was revealed to be caused by chronic venous insufficiency, a condition where valves in certain veins do not function properly, allowing blood to pool or collect. Trump attempted to use compression socks but found them uncomfortable. In Friday's letter, the doctor noted that slight lower leg swelling was observed during Tuesday's physical, showing improvement from last year.
The president has also developed noticeable bruising on his hands during his second term, which the White House attributes to frequent handshakes and has sometimes concealed with makeup in photographs.
Neurological and Cardiac Assessments
Trump underwent a comprehensive neurological exam, which showed normal mental status, intact cranial nerves, normal motor strength, sensation, reflexes, gait, and balance. Regarding his heart health, the doctor stated that an AI-enhanced electrocardiogram analysis estimated his cardiac age to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age.
Barbabella's letter noted that Trump currently takes aspirin, though the dosage was not specified. For preventive purposes, doctors generally recommend 81 milligrams of aspirin per day, but Trump told the Wall Street Journal in January that he takes 325 mg, a dose that could increase the risk of bleeding. Trump explained, "They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood and I don't want thick blood pouring through my heart. I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart... they'd rather have me take the smaller one. I take the larger one, but I've done it for years and what it does do is it causes bruising."
Trump also took the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a 10-minute screening test used to detect mild cognitive impairment and early dementia. The doctor reported that the president scored 30 out of 30.
