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Trump’s physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serve

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Original Story by ABC News
May 30, 2026
Trump’s physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serve

Context:

A medical report from President Trump’s physician declares him in excellent health and fully fit to serve after a three-hour exam at Walter Reed, including CT and heart imaging, cancer and other preventive screenings. The findings note strong cognitive and physical performance, with a 30/30 on the cognitive test and stable health despite a BMI near the obesity threshold and a modest weight increase since April. Cholesterol has improved with prescription statins, and minor bruising on the hands is attributed to aspirin therapy. The document also highlights a history of venous insufficiency with slight leg swelling that has improved, and it frames the ongoing regimen and robust daily activity as supporting overall well-being, signaling continued public-facing health transparency ahead of elections.

Dive Deeper:

  • The exam occurred at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and lasted about three hours, with 22 specialists conducting various assessments.

  • Tests included a CT scan, heart imaging, cancer screenings, and other preventative evaluations; results led to the conclusion that cognitive and physical performance are excellent.

  • Trump weighed 238 pounds (108 kg), up 14 pounds since April 2025, and has a BMI of 29.7, just under the obesity threshold of 30.

  • Bruising on his hands was noted as minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and aspirin therapy, with a recommendation to switch to low-dose aspirin.

  • The report references a history of chronic venous insufficiency with slight lower-leg swelling that has improved from the previous year.

  • He scored 30 out of 30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, the same result as last year and in 2018.

  • Cholesterol improved significantly due to medication, with total cholesterol at 143 (down from 223 in 2018); he takes rosuvastatin and ezetimibe to manage LDL/HDL levels.

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