Trump in ‘excellent health’ and ‘fully fit’ to serve, U.S. President’s physician says
U.S. President Donald Trump's physician reported that he is in 'excellent health' and 'fully fit' to serve after a recent medical exam. The exam included various tests and assessments, with Trump scoring perfectly on cognitive evaluations. Despite some weight gain and minor health issues, the overall assessment indicated strong health and well-being.
- ▪Trump's physician stated he is in 'excellent health' after a medical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
- ▪The president's weight increased to 238 pounds, with a body mass index of 29.7, just below the obesity threshold.
- ▪Trump scored 30 out of 30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, indicating no cognitive impairment.
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Open this photo in gallery:U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday.Alex Brandon/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountDonald Trump’s physician says the president is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.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.”The president weighed in at 238 pounds, up 14 pounds from a medical exam in April, 2025.
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