President Trump’s physician released a detailed medical report on Friday declaring the president in excellent health and fully capable of carrying out his duties as commander in chief. The findings followed an examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and mark the fourth publicly disclosed medical assessment since Trump began his second term.
Presidential health disclosures are considered a matter of significant public interest, although no law requires sitting presidents to release complete medical records.
What the Report Found
The physician’s report stated that Trump’s cognitive and physical performance remain excellent, with no abnormal findings in the comprehensive exam. At 6 feet 3 inches tall, Trump has a body mass index of 29.7, just under the threshold of 30 that medical guidelines generally use to classify obesity.
The evaluation covered cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical health. Trump also completed the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a widely used screening tool for cognitive impairment, and earned a perfect score of 30 out of 30. He achieved the same result in examinations in 2025 and 2018.
His total cholesterol measured 143, a sharp drop from 223 in 2018. The White House credited the improvement in part to rosuvastatin and ezetimibe, medications that lower LDL cholesterol while raising HDL cholesterol. Trump currently takes three medications: two for cholesterol and low-dose aspirin.
The report stated: “his demanding daily schedule, including multiple high-level meetings, public engagements, and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall well-being.”
The examination also noted minor findings. Trump had slight swelling in his lower legs, which the physician said has improved since last year. The White House had previously disclosed that Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common age-related condition in which blood pools in the legs. Minor bruising on his hands was attributed to soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and aspirin therapy.
Age Remains a Central Question
The clearance carries particular weight because of Trump’s age. He will turn 80 next month, and he was the oldest person ever elected president at the time of his election. His predecessor, Joe Biden, left office at 82 after ending his 2024 reelection campaign amid widespread concerns about his age and fitness for another term. Biden withdrew from the race following a June 2024 debate performance and later endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.
Why It Matters
The report arrives as the administration heads into a critical stretch before the midterm elections, when presidential health remains a subject of sustained public scrutiny. Medical assessments of sitting presidents have historically served as benchmarks for ongoing debate about executive capacity. The timing suggests the administration is working to address fitness concerns as the political calendar moves toward the next election cycle.
