Trump’s Physical Exam Results Released: Key Health Insights
According to a report released by the White House on Sunday, April 13, President Donald Trump is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as Commander-in-Chief.
Trump’s medical checkup took place at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday, marking his first physical during his second term. With his consent, Dr. Sean Barbabella, the President’s White House physician, released the results of his physical examination and cognitive test.
The report indicates Trump’s height is 75 inches and his weight is 224 pounds. Scans of his eyes, ears, neck, throat, heart, and other body systems showed normal results.
The physician documented a scar on Trump’s right ear, which was obtained during the first .
Dr. Barbabella also mentioned that the President had a colonoscopy in the summer of 2024, which revealed a benign polyp and , indicating inflammation in the colon’s pockets. A follow-up colonoscopy has been advised in three years. Trump’s medical history also includes a previous COVID-19 infection.
Trump’s current medications include prescriptions for cholesterol, a preventative cardiac medicine, and a topical cream for “a skin condition” as needed. The physician also noted that Trump previously underwent bilateral cataract surgery.
Barbabella stated that Trump has “robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function,” adding that his “active lifestyle,” including golf and the demands of his position, contributes to his well-being.
Barbabella concluded, “President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Health of State.”
The report also noted that Trump achieved a perfect score of 30 out of 30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment exam. His health and cognitive abilities have been a focal point in calls for the release of his medical records.
Trump, who is 78 years old and the oldest President to begin a second term, faced numerous requests to release his medical records during his presidential campaign, particularly after his opponent, former Vice President Kamala Harris, released hers in October 2024.
An open letter from over 200 in October stated, “The American people deserve to have confidence in their elected officials’ mental and physical capacity to do the jobs they’ve elected them to do. Given his advancing age, Trump should exceed expectations in providing transparency regarding his physical health and mental acuity.”
These physical results mark the first comprehensive report on Trump’s health since the 2018 . However, Trump has released several brief medical updates over the years, including a by his former physician Dr. Ronny Jackson—a Republican Representative from Texas—after the July 2024 assassination attempt, and a very short medical letter that appeared in a post.