President Donald Trump remains in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to carry out the responsibilities of commander in chief, according to a medical memorandum released by the White House after his latest examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
The evaluation, conducted in late May by White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella, included a broad range of assessments covering cardiovascular, neurological, pulmonary, and overall physical condition. The findings were released publicly as questions about the 79-year-old president’s health continue to draw national attention.
Barbabella reported that Trump demonstrated strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function. The physician concluded that the president remains capable of performing the demanding duties of the presidency.
The examination documented several minor health issues. Trump showed slight swelling in his lower legs, though the report said the condition had improved compared with the previous year. He had previously been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that can cause blood to pool in the legs and produce swelling. The latest assessment indicated the condition had not significantly affected his ability to perform his duties.
Physicians also addressed visible bruising on Trump’s hands. Barbabella described the bruising as benign and consistent with minor soft-tissue irritation from frequent handshaking combined with aspirin use for cardiovascular prevention. The report recommended continued preventive care, including low-dose aspirin, dietary improvements, increased physical activity, and ongoing attention to weight management.
Trump was listed at 6 feet 3 inches tall and 238 pounds. That weight represents an increase from the 224 pounds recorded during his April 2025 physical. His body mass index therefore sat close to, but below, the commonly used obesity threshold of 30.
The medical report also highlighted cognitive and neurological performance. A comprehensive neurological examination found normal mental status. Screening for depression and anxiety produced no concerning findings. Trump has repeatedly emphasized his results on cognitive testing, making those scores an important part of public discussion about his age and fitness for office.
The latest examination is not Trump’s first detailed medical evaluation since returning to the White House. His April 2025 physical also reported normal cardiac and neurological findings, including a 30-out-of-30 score on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. An October 2025 follow-up described him as being in exceptional health.
The disclosure comes as presidential health remains a major subject of public interest. Trump became the oldest person to assume the presidency when he began his second term, and his age has continued to fuel political debate over stamina, cognitive ability, and long-term fitness.
The White House has consistently presented Trump as physically active and capable of maintaining a demanding schedule. At the same time, the latest report acknowledges minor age-related health concerns while emphasizing that they have not prevented him from carrying out his presidential responsibilities.
For now, the assessment from Trump’s physician is unequivocal: despite those minor medical findings, the president is considered by his medical team to be in excellent overall health and fully capable of performing the duties of the presidency.
