On April 14, 2025, the White House released a medical report affirming that 78-year-old President Donald Trump is in “excellent cognitive and physical health,” effectively addressing and dispelling recent rumors concerning his fitness for office. The report, prepared by White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella, followed a comprehensive physical examination conducted on April 11 at Walter Reed Medical Center.The Guardian+4Business Insider+4Latest news & breaking headlines+4The Guardian+3WSJ+3Business Insider+3
The report highlighted two key indicators of President Trump’s robust health: a significant weight loss and his active lifestyle, particularly his frequent participation in golf. Since his last examination in 2020, Trump has lost 20 pounds, bringing his weight down to 224 pounds. This reduction places him in the “overweight” BMI category, a notable improvement from his previous status. Dr. Barbabella attributed this weight loss to Trump’s active lifestyle, which includes regular engagement in meetings and golf games. Trump himself emphasized his continued physical activity by citing his victory in a Senior Club Championship at his Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida, and noting his “very low handicap” in golf. ElHuffPost+2Business Insider+2WSJ+2WSJ+1Latest news & breaking headlines+1
In addition to physical health, the report underscored President Trump’s cognitive well-being. He achieved a perfect score of 30 out of 30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a widely recognized test for cognitive function. This result indicates no signs of cognitive impairment. Dr. Barbabella also reported normal results in cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neurological examinations, further supporting the president’s overall health status. The Hill+4Latest news & breaking headlines+4The Guardian+4The Hill+3The Guardian+3WSJ+3ElHuffPost+4WSJ+4Latest news & breaking headlines+4
The medical report also addressed President Trump’s management of chronic conditions. His high cholesterol is well-controlled with medications, including rosuvastatin and ezetimibe. His blood pressure was recorded at 128/74, which is considered within the acceptable range for his age. Additionally, the report mentioned that Trump is up to date on his vaccinations, despite previous controversial statements on vaccine safety. AP News+7Business Insider+7AP News+7The GuardianLatest news & breaking headlines
Notably, the report referenced scarring from a 2024 assassination attempt and mentioned previous cataract surgery and findings from a 2024 colonoscopy, including diverticulosis and a benign polyp. Despite these medical events, Dr. Barbabella concluded that President Trump is fully fit to carry out his presidential duties. WSJThe Guardian+3Latest news & breaking headlines+3WSJ+3
The release of this comprehensive medical report comes amid heightened scrutiny over the health and age of presidential candidates, especially following former President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race at age 81. By providing detailed information on President Trump’s health, the White House aims to assure the public of his capability to serve effectively.Business Insider
In summary, the White House’s recent medical report presents clear evidence of President Trump’s good health, highlighting his weight loss and active lifestyle as key indicators. These findings serve to counteract rumors and affirm his readiness to fulfill the responsibilities of the presidency.
