Former President Donald Trump has been confirmed to be in excellent cognitive and physical health, as stated by White House physician Captain Sean Barbabella. This statement follows the release of Trump’s three-page medical report after his annual physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
In the report, Dr. Barbabella confirmed that Trump, aged 78, maintains excellent health with robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical functions. Trump’s age designates him as the oldest person to assume the presidency, a title previously held closely by President Joe Biden. Biden, who was slightly younger upon taking office, experienced noticeable health slowdowns during his presidency, triggering political discourse over his cognitive abilities.
The recent release offers the first detailed insight into Trump’s health following an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July, which left scarring on his right ear from a gunshot wound. Dr. Barbabella noted that Trump’s hearing remains unaffected. Additionally, an examination uncovered diverticulosis and a benign polyp during a July colonoscopy. A follow-up colonoscopy is recommended three years from now.
The report further highlights Trump’s weight at 224 pounds, showcasing a 20-pound reduction from his weight recorded in 2020. His LDL cholesterol levels now fall within an optimal range, lower than in the previous report. Trump is currently on two medications for cholesterol management: rosuvastatin and ezetimibe, with the latter not previously documented in 2020.
Regarding vaccinations, Trump’s immunizations are up to date, though specific vaccines were not enumerated. The neurological examination revealed no abnormalities in mental status, and Trump was evaluated for cognitive functionality, depression, and anxiety, scoring within the normal range across all assessments. The report mentioned that Trump consistently achieves a perfect score on cognitive tests, as he shared with reporters, highlighting a variety of tests addressing different physical aspects.
The White House physician concluded his report by detailing Trump’s daily schedule, filled with meetings, public engagements, and press conferences, as well as frequent victories in golf competitions.
The release of Trump’s medical records occurs amidst his history of previously withheld medical information. Notably, a memo by Dr. Ronny Jackson, a former White House physician and current congressman, was issued after the assassination attempt, confirming Trump’s expected recovery and a planned hearing exam, though detailed data was not disclosed at the time.
In 2023, a concise doctor’s letter was issued, underscoring weight loss and exceptional cognitive exam performances without detailed medical information. Trump’s first term saw the release of numerous medical examinations, with Dr. Jackson previously attributing Trump’s health partly to “great genes” and suggesting dietary adjustments for weight management. In contrast, during Biden’s final year as president, his doctors opted not to conduct a cognitive exam.
