President Donald Trump is in excellent health and fully fit to serve as commander in chief, according to a comprehensive medical report released Friday by the White House physician following an examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
The evaluation found Trump’s cognitive and physical performance to be excellent, with no abnormal findings identified during the comprehensive assessment. The physician noted that Trump remains fully capable of carrying out the demands of the office, despite recommendations regarding diet, physical activity, and weight management.
What Happened
The White House physician conducted a full medical evaluation that included physical examination, cognitive testing, and laboratory work. Trump, at 6 feet 3 inches tall, recorded a body mass index of 29.7—just below the 30 threshold that medical guidelines classify as obese.
On cognitive assessment, Trump completed the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a screening tool used to evaluate cognitive performance and dementia risk. He scored a perfect 30 out of 30, matching results from evaluations in 2025 and 2018. The physician documented slight bruising on Trump’s hands, which was attributed to minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and described as a common effect of aspirin therapy.
The report also noted an improvement in Trump’s cholesterol levels since his last comprehensive examination. His total cholesterol measured at 143, down significantly from 223 in 2018. The physician attributed this improvement to medications including rosuvastatin and ezetimibe, which work to lower LDL cholesterol while raising HDL levels.
Trump has been managed with three medications in total: two for cholesterol management and low-dose aspirin. The examination also assessed a chronic venous insufficiency condition disclosed publicly in the prior year, which can cause blood pooling in the lower legs and swelling. While Trump exhibited slight lower-leg swelling during the current examination, the physician noted that this condition has improved compared to the previous year.
The Reaction
The physician’s assessment emphasized that Trump’s demanding daily schedule—which includes multiple high-level meetings, public engagements, and regular physical activity—continues to support his overall well-being. The report was framed as the fourth publicly disclosed medical evaluation since Trump returned to office for his second term.
Presidential health disclosures have historically been a matter of public interest, though no legal requirement mandates that sitting presidents release complete medical records. The timing of this release comes as the administration enters a critical period ahead of midterm elections, when questions about presidential fitness often surface in political discourse.
What This Means
At nearly 80 years old, Trump remains the oldest person ever elected to the presidency. His predecessor, Joe Biden, left office at age 82 following concerns about his fitness for another term after his performance in a June 2024 debate raised questions among Democratic Party officials and voters alike. Biden subsequently ended his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.
The release of Trump’s medical report provides formal documentation of his physical and cognitive status as the administration continues its second term. Whether such disclosures will become standard practice or remain selective depends on evolving norms around presidential transparency and public expectations regarding health information during a period when age has become an increasingly visible factor in electoral politics.
