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Trump's Annual Physical Exam Shows Excellent Health Despite History of Health Issues

The White House physician confirms Trump, 78, is in excellent health, exhibiting robust function and full capability for presidential duties following a thorough examination.

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  1. Trump in excellent health, according to results of physical

    Trump remains in excellent health, which is likely due at least in part to his active lifestyle, according to Capt. Sean Barbabella, the president’s physician.

    Trump in excellent health, according to results of physical

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  2. Trump is ‘fully fit’ and manages high cholesterol, says White House physician

    Barbella’s report is the most detailed information on the health of Trump, 78, since he returned to the White House in January for a second presidency.

    Trump is ‘fully fit’ and manages high cholesterol, says White House physician

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  3. Trump is in 'excellent health,' White House physician says

    Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.

    Trump is in 'excellent health,' White House physician says

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  4. Trump's Doctor Says He's in 'Excellent' Health, Cites 'Frequent Victories in Golf'

    There are plenty of reasons to doubt Trump’s boasts about his golf game, including his outlandish claim that he beat pro Phil Mickelson’s score at Trump Bedminster.

    Trump's Doctor Says He's in 'Excellent' Health, Cites 'Frequent Victories in Golf'

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  6. Trump's Medical Results: What We Learned From His Physical

    The results of this physical are the first full, robust report we’ve had on Trump’s health since the results from his 2018 physical were released.

    Trump's Medical Results: What We Learned From His Physical

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  8. White House doctor says Trump is 'fully fit' in medical report

    Trump, 78, is the oldest president to take the oath of office in the White House.

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  10. President Trump 'remains in excellent health,' says White House physician

    The report also noted that the president has scarring on his right ear from the assassination attempt against him, but that his hearing remains “normal.”

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Updated: Apr 13th, 2025, 3:23 PM ET

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President Trump, aged 78, remains in "excellent health," per White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella's detailed memo after his annual physical exam. The president exhibits robust cardiac, pulmonary, and neurological function, scoring 30 on a cognitive test, and has lost 20 pounds since his last physical in 2020, weighing 224 pounds. Despite some health concerns, including diverticulosis and scarring from a previous assassination attempt, his overall health is reported as stable. Trump's active lifestyle includes frequent golf victories and numerous public engagements, confirming his full fitness for presidential responsibilities.

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  • Trump exhibits robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function according to the White House physician's report, which declares him in excellent health.

  • Trump's Montreal Cognitive Assessment score remains perfect at 30 out of 30, indicating no cognitive decline or early signs of dementia.

  • The president's active lifestyle, which includes participation in multiple public events and golf, has contributed significantly to his well-being.

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