President Trump’s physician said that he’s in “excellent health” following his annual medical exam.
But the doctor had a message for him: Start losing weight and working out.
The White House released a memo Friday detailing the results of his Tuesday physical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, with Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella, physician to the president, saying in a statement he’s “demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function.”
“His demanding daily schedule, including multiple high-level meetings, public engagements, and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall well-being,” the memo continued. “Cognitive and physical performance are excellent. He is fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.”
Capt. Barbabella addressed the bruising on Mr. Trump’s hand, saying it’s consistent with minor soft tissue irritation due to frequent handshaking and aspirin use for cardiovascular prevention, representing a common and benign effect of aspirin therapy.
The doctor recommended a low-dose aspirin, as Mr. Trump has admitted that he takes more than recommended.
Photos of bruising on his hand have circulated since he came back to the White House for a second term. They show makeup covering the bruise.
Mr. Trump’s slight lower leg swelling shows improvement from last year, Capt. Barbabella said. The president was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency last summer after being spotted with swollen ankles and legs.
The doctor also touched on the president’s weight, noting preventive counseling was provided, including guidance on diet, increased physical activity and continued weight loss.
At 6 feet 3 inches and 238 pounds, Mr. Trump’s Body Mass Index is 29.7. This technically places him in the “overweight” category, sitting right below the threshold for clinical obesity, which begins at a BMI of 30.0.
He gained 14 pounds since his medical exam in April 2025.
He is also on two medications for cholesterol control, Capt. Barbabella noted.
Mr. Trump was “within normal limits” on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a screening tool to detect mild cognitive impairment and early signs of dementia, scoring a 30 out of 30. His cardiac age was estimated to be 14 years younger than his chronological age.
This is his third checkup since returning to the White House last year.
Mr. Trump, the oldest president ever inaugurated, will turn 80 on June 14.
