Most people, including presidents wannabe kings usually have annual physicals commonly known as, “annuals.” But the ‘special’ (ed) guy brags about acing his “six-month physical.” However, his latest visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday was his third visit in the past 13 months.
Sean P. Barbabella, the physician to the president, wrote in his assessment that Trump “remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function.”
The report was released three days after the president’s latest checkup.
Barbabella also cited Trump’s “demanding daily schedule” as evidence of his well-being. He said the president had again achieved a perfect score on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment — a screening tool primarily used to detect signs of dementia or cognitive decline — which Trump has undergone several times since his first term.
Barbabella’s report once again suggested that Trump’s frequent handshaking and use of aspirin were behind the bruising, though some outside physicians have suggested that is unlikely, noting that the bruises have appeared on Trump’s nondominant left hand.
The report also said Trump had some “slight lower leg swelling” that had improved since last year, but offered no additional details.
Barbabella wrote, “Preventive counseling was provided,” during the exam, “including guidance on diet, recommendation to take a low-dose aspirin, increased physical activity, and continued weight loss.”
Questioned Findings:
- Trump’s “cardiac age” is 14 years younger than his soon to be 80 year-old age.
- Independent physicians have characterized the White House’s assessment of Trump’s “cardiac age” as an unusual addition to the medical report.
- Patients normally go to the doctor for an ‘annual physical.” If a patient is seen by the doctor again, it is usually for a different issue or a follow-up to their ‘annual physical.’
- Trump’s height was listed at 6’3, and his weight, 238 pounds, 14 pounds higher than his health exam in 2025.
Trump has a history of high cholesterol and takes two medications, Crestor and Zetia, to lower his LDL cholesterol levels. Trump also takes a high daily dose of aspirin to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, rejecting medical guidelines and advice from his doctors to switch to a lower amount.
Trump was seen earlier this year with a neck rash, which Dr. Barbabella had previously said was being treated with a “very common” medicated cream. Dr. Barbabella did not say what the skin condition was or what medication Mr. Trump was taking, and the dermatology section of Friday’s report made no mention of the rash.