United States President Donald Trump is in “excellent health” and remains fit to carry out his duties, according to a medical report released by the White House.
Capt Sean Barbabella, the president’s physician, said Trump showed “strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overall physical function” after his annual medical examination.
Trump, who turns 80 next month, underwent the check-up at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday. After the exam, he wrote on his Truth Social platform that “everything checked out perfectly”.
The latest examination is Trump’s third known medical check-up since returning to the White House last year.
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In a memo released on Friday, Barbabella said the president was “fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State”.
The report also addressed questions about Trump’s weight, bruising on his hand and swelling in his legs, which had sparked public concern in recent months.
According to the memo, Trump scored 30 out of 30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a test commonly used to check memory, attention, language and other cognitive functions. Barbabella said the result was within normal limits.
Trump is the oldest person to be inaugurated as president of the United States. His age and health have remained a major subject of public interest, especially after concerns over the fitness of former President Joe Biden became a key political issue towards the end of his time in office.
The White House medical report said Trump weighs 238lb, about 108kg. That means he has gained 14lb, or about 6.3kg, since his medical examination in April 2025.
Dr. Barbabella
Barbabella said Trump had received guidance on diet, physical activity and continued weight loss. He also said the president was taking medication to control his cholesterol.
Trump’s resting heart rate was recorded at 73 beats per minute. The doctor also estimated that his cardiac age was about 14 years younger than his actual age.
“His demanding daily schedule, including multiple high-level meetings, public engagements and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall well-being,” Barbabella wrote.
The memo also explained the bruising seen on Trump’s hand during some public appearances. Barbabella said the bruising was “consistent with minor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking” while Trump was taking aspirin for cardiovascular prevention.
He described the bruising as “a common and benign effect of aspirin therapy”.
Trump’s swollen legs also drew attention last year. In July, it was revealed that he had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a vein condition that can cause swelling in the lower limbs.
The condition happens when veins in the legs do not properly return blood to the heart, causing blood to pool in the legs.
Barbabella said Trump still had some “slight lower leg swelling”, but noted that there had been “improvement from last year”.
The report said Trump remains up to date on appropriate preventive screenings and immunisations. It also said he is taking aspirin and two cholesterol-control drugs.
Trump has previously spoken about his aspirin use. He told the Wall Street Journal that he had taken 325mg of aspirin daily for many years, instead of the lower 81mg dose sometimes recommended by doctors.
He said he took the higher amount because he did not “want thick blood pouring through my heart”.
The president has also said he does not enjoy regular exercise apart from playing golf. He said walking or running on a treadmill for long periods was not for him.
Although annual medical examinations are not required by law, they have become routine for US presidents in recent decades. The results are closely watched because the health of a sitting president is considered a matter of national interest.
The release of Trump’s latest medical report comes as age, stamina and fitness continue to shape political debate in the United States.
For the White House, the message from the latest examination is clear: Trump remains healthy enough to continue serving as president.
However, details about his weight gain, aspirin use, cholesterol medication and earlier vein condition are likely to keep public attention on the health of America’s oldest president.
