White House Disclose Findings From President Trump’s Annual Physical

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President Trump scores perfect 30/30 on cognitive assessment during his first physical exam of his second term, while health report reveals he remains overweight with elevated blood pressure but “excellent” overall condition.

Key Takeaways

President Trump, 78, the oldest person ever inaugurated as president, received an “excellent” health rating in his first physical of his second term.
Trump scored a perfect 30/30 on a cognitive test, addressing previous concerns about his mental acuity.
At 224 pounds, Trump is classified as overweight with elevated (but not high) blood pressure, and is taking medications to control his cholesterol.
This physical marks the first detailed health information released since the July 2024 assassination attempt that left Trump with a gunshot wound to his ear.
The White House promised a comprehensive report, although Trump has historically kept his medical information more private than previous presidents.

Presidential Health Assessment Yields Positive Results

President Donald Trump’s first annual physical examination of his second term has been completed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The examination concluded with physicians declaring the president to be in “excellent” health, despite some areas requiring continued monitoring. At 78 years old, Trump holds the distinction of being the oldest person ever inaugurated as president of the United States, making his health status a matter of particular public interest following years of limited medical information.

The physical evaluation revealed Trump weighs 224 pounds, which places him in the overweight category according to standard medical classifications. His blood pressure readings were described as elevated but not yet reaching the threshold for hypertension. Trump is currently taking medications to manage his cholesterol levels, which physicians report are within the optimal range. The comprehensive assessment also included a cognitive examination, where Trump scored a perfect 30/30, effectively addressing previous criticisms about his mental fitness for office.

President Trump’s physical exam shows strong health overall and a “30/30” cognitive score.

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Historical Context of Presidential Health Transparency

Trump’s current position stands in contrast to his previous approach to health transparency. During his first administration, detailed health information was last released in 2018, when then-White House physician Dr. Ronny Jackson reported Trump was in “excellent” cardiovascular health despite elevated cholesterol levels. Since that time, the public has received limited information about the president’s medical condition, with Trump demonstrating reluctance to release comprehensive health records during the 2024 campaign despite promises to do so.

Presidential health disclosures have varied throughout American history, with some administrations providing detailed medical information while others have maintained greater privacy. While presidents retain privacy rights over their medical records, there has been a general expectation of transparency regarding conditions that could affect their ability to govern. Trump’s approach has been notably more private than many of his predecessors, with medical reports that critics have characterized as flattering but lacking in detail.

Current Medications and Health Management

According to the physical results, President Trump currently takes several medications as part of his health management regimen. These include rosuvastatin for cholesterol control, finasteride for hair loss, aspirin for heart disease prevention, a multivitamin supplement, and ivermectin to treat rosacea. His LDL cholesterol was previously reported at 143 and total cholesterol at 223, both higher than recommended levels, though current medications appear to be managing these conditions effectively.

This physical examination is particularly significant as it represents the first official health assessment since Trump was wounded in an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania in July 2024. During that incident, the president sustained a gunshot wound to his right ear. While former White House physician Ronny Jackson claimed to have reviewed Trump’s medical records from the incident, the Trump campaign did not publicly release these records at the time, maintaining the president’s pattern of medical privacy that has continued into his second term.

White House Response and Future Disclosures

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has promised a comprehensive report from the White House physician following the examination. “I can confirm the president is in very good shape,” said Leavitt, previewing the positive assessment that would follow. The administration has indicated the physical was routine and part of standard presidential health monitoring, though it remains to be seen how extensively detailed the eventual public report will be given Trump’s historical preference for limited medical disclosures.

For Americans concerned about presidential fitness, particularly given Trump’s status as the oldest serving president, the current physical results provide reassurance about his ability to execute the duties of office. The perfect cognitive assessment score directly addresses questions about mental acuity that were raised during the campaign. While certain health indicators suggest areas requiring continued attention, the overall assessment of “excellent” health from medical professionals indicates the president remains fit to serve despite advanced age and previous medical concerns.