On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, President Donald Trump, 79, completed a three-and-a-half-hour medical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
The White House subsequently released an official three-page medical memo authored by Navy Capt. Dr. Sean Barbabella, which concluded that the president remains in “excellent health” and is “fully fit to carry out all duties” of his office.
Donald J Trump, 47th President of the United States
Primary Metrics: Trump’s resting heart rate was recorded at 73 beats per minute.
Weight Gain: The president’s weight has risen to 238 pounds (108 kg), reflecting a 14-pound (6 kg) gain since his April 2025 examination.
Medical Guidance: Due to this upward trajectory, medical staff provided the president with “preventive counseling” focused on diet, weight loss strategies, and increased physical activity.
Cardiac Fitness: Electrocardiogram (ECG) results indicated a “cardiac age” approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age, with no arterial abnormalities detected.
Medication: The president continues to take a daily low-dose aspirin as a standard preventive measure against stroke and heart attack.
Cognitive Function: Trump achieved a perfect score of 30 out of 30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), showing no signs of neurological decline.
Leg Swelling: The report confirmed a diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency, noting “slight lower leg swelling” that has nonetheless shown improvement since last year.
Hand Bruising: Visible bruising on the president’s hands was diagnosed as benign ecchymosis, a common side effect of aspirin therapy exacerbated by firm handshaking.
Skin Screening: No suspicious lesions or growths were found during a full dermatological scan, though the exam noted localised scarring on his right ear from the July 2024 assassination attempt.
Routine Testing: This exam marks Trump’s third visit to Walter Reed in 13 months, which the administration defends as routine preventive care for an executive schedule.
Political Reaction: Despite the clean bill of health and a perfect cognitive score, the disclosure remains highly scrutinized by political opponents tracking his stamina ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
