Donald Trump’s latest medical report has delivered a clear message from the White House: the president remains fit for the job despite growing public scrutiny surrounding his age and stamina.
Doctors declared the 79-year-old commander in chief to be in strong overall condition following an extensive medical assessment carried out at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre earlier this week.
The report, released late Friday by White House physician Dr Sean Barbabella, said Mr Trump was in “excellent health” and remained “fully fit” to carry out the responsibilities of the presidency.
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The examination involved 22 specialists and included cancer screenings, cardiac imaging and a CT scan, alongside a series of preventative and cognitive assessments.
Mr Trump appeared eager to reinforce the findings after the three-hour appointment, declaring the results “PERFECTLY.”
The report found Mr Trump weighed 238 pounds (108kg), marking a 14-pound increase since his April 2025 medical assessment. While doctors provided guidance surrounding diet, exercise and weight management, they concluded his “cognitive and physical performance are excellent.”
At 6-foot-3, Mr Trump recorded a body mass index of 29.7, narrowly below the threshold doctors classify as obese.
Medical notes also addressed bruising visible on Mr Trump’s hands, describing it as “minor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking,” and saying it was “a common and benign effect of aspirin therapy.”
Doctors recommended he transition to low-dose aspirin.
The report further noted “slight lower leg swelling” linked to chronic venous insufficiency, a circulatory condition disclosed by the White House last year, though physicians said there had been “improvement from last year.”
Despite those observations, Dr Barbabella reported no significant concerns involving Mr Trump’s heart, lungs or neurological health.
“His demanding daily schedule, including multiple high-level meetings, public engagements, and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall well-being,” Dr Barbabella wrote.
Mr Trump was again administered the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a screening tool commonly used to identify dementia or cognitive decline.
Doctors said he achieved a perfect 30 out of 30 score — matching results publicly reported in both 2025 and 2018.
His cholesterol levels have also improved substantially with medication, according to the report.
The latest examination marks Mr Trump’s fourth publicly disclosed physical since returning to office and arrives as the president seeks to project strength heading toward the midterm elections.
Mr Trump, who turns 80 next month and remains the oldest person elected US president, has regularly sought to dismiss concerns about his age.
In recent appearances, he has pointed to his energy levels, golf routine and overall fitness, insisting he feels much the same as he did decades ago.
