President Trump’s Routine Physical Results Disclosed by White House

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President Trump receives a clean bill of health in his first annual physical exam since returning to the White House, with cognitive abilities scoring a perfect 30/30 despite being the oldest president in U.S. history at 78.

Key Takeaways

President Trump’s first physical exam of his second term confirms his health is “excellent” according to White House reports.
The 78-year-old president scored a perfect 30/30 on cognitive testing, addressing previous concerns about his mental acuity.
His current medical regimen includes medications for cholesterol management, with levels now in the optimal range.
At 224 pounds, Trump is classified as overweight, with elevated but not high blood pressure.
This is the first comprehensive health update since the assassination attempt in July where he suffered an ear injury.

Presidential Health Assessment Details

The White House has disclosed results from President Donald Trump’s first annual physical examination since beginning his second term. The comprehensive exam, conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, indicates the president is in “excellent” health despite being the oldest person ever inaugurated as president at 78 years of age. The examination addressed numerous health metrics including weight, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and cognitive function.

According to released information, Trump weighs 224 pounds, which classifies him as overweight based on medical standards. His blood pressure readings show elevated but not critically high levels. The president continues to take medications to control his cholesterol, which the report indicates are working effectively, with current levels falling within optimal ranges.

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

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Cognitive Testing and Previous Health Reports

A notable aspect of the physical was Trump’s cognitive assessment, where he reportedly scored a perfect 30/30. This result directly addresses criticisms and concerns that have circulated about the president’s mental acuity. The administration has emphasized this result as evidence of Trump’s fitness for office despite his advanced age, making him the oldest serving president in American history.

The latest physical represents a departure from previous limited disclosures about Trump’s health. Since 2018, detailed public information about the president’s medical condition has been scarce. During the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump did not provide comprehensive health details despite promises to do so. This pattern continues a trend of selective health information disclosure that characterized his first term.

Current Medications and Medical History

The White House confirmed Trump currently takes several medications, including rosuvastatin for cholesterol management, finasteride for hair loss, aspirin for heart disease prevention, a daily multivitamin, and ivermectin for treating rosacea. These medications appear largely unchanged from previous reports about his health regimen. The president’s LDL cholesterol levels had previously been reported at 143 with total cholesterol at 223, both higher than recommended levels.

This examination marks the first official health assessment since Trump was wounded in an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania in July, where he sustained a gunshot injury to his right ear. While former White House physician Ronny Jackson claimed to have reviewed medical records from that incident, the Trump campaign did not officially release those documents at the time.

White House Transparency on Presidential Health

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt provided assurances about the president’s condition ahead of the release of detailed findings. “I can confirm the president is in very good shape,” Leavitt said, promising a comprehensive report from the White House physician following the examination. This approach follows historical precedent where presidents maintain certain privacy rights regarding their medical information.

The White House has indicated this physical represents a return to more traditional health reporting for the presidency. The administration emphasized that regular health assessments are standard practice for presidents, though the level of detail shared publicly remains at the discretion of each administration. This examination occurs amid ongoing discussions about age and fitness for office that have become increasingly prominent in American politics.