With some questioning its accuracy. Despite his fondness for fast food, his doctors credited his frequent golfing as a key factor in maintaining his fitness. Trump confirmed feeling “better than ever” and claimed he aced his cognitive test.
Medical expert Dr. Mark Siegel praised Trump’s lowered blood pressure, improved cholesterol, and overall cognitive function, noting he maintains a health profile of someone much younger.
Comparisons to earlier health records show significant improvements, with his cholesterol levels dropping and his blood pressure stabilizing.
Though online debates continue about the report’s authenticity, the evaluation provides a reassuring outlook for Trump’s physical and mental readiness for the presidency.
The White House released the results of President Donald J. Trump’s annual physical examination on April 13, 2025, conducted on April 11, 2025, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The examination was performed and supervised by Navy Capt. Sean P. Barbabella, D.O., Physician to the President, and included diagnostic and laboratory testing, as well as consultations with 14 specialty consultants, following U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations. President Trump consented to the public release of the findings. Below is a detailed summary of the results based on available information.
Vital Statistics
- Age: 78 years, 10 months
- Height: 75 inches (6 feet 2.5 inches)
- Weight: 224 pounds (down 20 pounds from 244 pounds in his 2020 physical)
- Body Mass Index (BMI): 28.0 (overweight category, improved from obese in 2020)
- Resting Heart Rate: 62 beats per minute
- Blood Pressure: 128/74 mmHg (elevated but not high)
- Pulse Oximetry: 99% on room air
- Temperature: 98.6°F
Physical Examination and Diagnostic Summary
- Eyes: Normal visual acuity, visual fields, and eye pressure; dilated eye exam normal.
- Head/Ears/Nose/Throat: No significant abnormalities except scarring on the right ear from a gunshot wound sustained during a July 2024 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania. Hearing was normal.
- Neck: Normal thyroid and lymph nodes; a July 2024 carotid artery ultrasound showed normal results, with no repeat study needed.
- Pulmonary: Lungs clear; chest CT scan showed no abnormalities.
- Cardiac: Regular rate and rhythm with normal heart sounds; no abnormalities noted.
- Gastrointestinal: A July 2024 colonoscopy revealed diverticulosis (small sacs in the colon) and a benign polyp. Follow-up colonoscopy recommended in 2027.
- Genitourinary: No abnormalities.
- Musculoskeletal: Full range of motion in joints and muscles, normal blood flow, no swelling.
- Neurological: Comprehensive examination showed no abnormalities in mental status, cranial nerves, motor and sensory function, reflexes, gait, or balance. Cognitive function assessed via the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) yielded a perfect score of 30/30, indicating no cognitive impairment. Screening for depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) and anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7) showed normal results.
- Dermatologic: Minor sun damage and benign lesions noted, none concerning.
- Urinalysis: Normal.
Past Medical and Surgical History
- Medical History:
- Well-controlled hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
- Seasonal allergies
- History of COVID-19 infection (October 2020, with a serious case requiring hospitalization)
- Well-managed rosacea (skin condition causing facial redness)
- Actinic keratosis (precancerous skin lesions)
- Benign nevi (moles)
- Diverticulosis and a benign colon polyp
- Surgical History:
- Appendectomy at age 11
- Bilateral cataract surgery (date not specified)
- Social History: Lifelong abstinence from tobacco and alcohol.
Current Medications
- Rosuvastatin: For cholesterol control
- Ezetimibe: For cholesterol control
- Aspirin: For cardiac prevention
- Mometasone cream: As needed for rosacea or skin conditions
Immunizations
- All recommended vaccinations, including travel-related ones, are up to date.
Lifestyle and Health Summary
- Cholesterol Levels: Improved significantly, with total cholesterol at 140 (down from 223 in 2018, 196 in 2019, and 167 in 2020), aided by medications.
- Active Lifestyle: The report highlights Trump’s participation in meetings, public appearances, press conferences, and “frequent victories in golf events” as contributing to his robust health. His golfing, often at his Florida clubs, was noted as a key physical activity, though his preference for fast food and aversion to structured exercise drew public skepticism.
- Overall Assessment: Dr. Barbabella concluded that “President Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function” and is “fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.”
Public and Media Reactions
Transparency Concerns: Trump’s history of limited medical disclosures, including dictating a 2015 letter claiming he would be the “healthiest individual ever elected” and withholding detailed records after the July 2024 assassination attempt, fueled skepticism. The 2025 report was noted as the most detailed since his 2018 physical, prompted by public and medical professional demands for transparency, especially given his age as the oldest president inaugurated
Supporters: Conservative commentators, such as Gunther Eagleman, praised the results, contrasting Trump’s health with that of his predecessor, Joe Biden. Posts on X celebrated Trump’s fitness and cognitive sharpness.
Skepticism: Some questioned the accuracy of Trump’s reported weight (224 pounds), with online comments suggesting he appeared heavier, and his BMI of 28.5 was debated. The inclusion of “frequent victories in golf events” in the report drew criticism for being unnecessary and potentially editorialized, with physician Jonathan Reiner suggesting it weakened the assessment’s credibility
