WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump remains in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief, according to a medical memorandum released by the White House after his latest examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
The evaluation, conducted May 26 by White House physician Capt. Sean P. Barbabella, included cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and general physical assessments, along with consultations involving specialty providers. Barbabella wrote that Trump demonstrated strong function across those categories and remains capable of carrying out the duties of the presidency.
The report also listed several minor findings. Trump showed slight swelling in his lower legs, a condition the memo said had improved from the previous year. The president had earlier been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, which can cause blood to pool in the legs. The latest assessment did not indicate that the condition had limited his official duties.
Physicians also addressed bruising on Trump’s hands. Barbabella described it as benign and consistent with minor soft-tissue irritation associated with frequent handshaking and aspirin use for cardiovascular prevention. The memo recommended continued preventive care, including low-dose aspirin, dietary improvements, increased physical activity and further attention to weight management.
Trump was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 238 pounds, up from 224 pounds at his April 2025 physical. That places his body mass index just below the commonly used obesity threshold of 30.
The report highlighted neurological results as well. A comprehensive exam found normal mental status, and screenings for depression and anxiety produced no concerning findings. Trump scored 30 out of 30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, matching earlier publicly reported results.
The May exam was not his first detailed evaluation since returning to office. An April 2025 physical also reported normal cardiac and neurological findings, and an October 2025 follow-up described him as being in exceptional health.
The disclosure comes as presidential health remains a subject of public debate. Trump became the oldest person inaugurated to the presidency at the start of his second term, and his age has continued to draw scrutiny of stamina and long-term fitness. The White House has presented him as physically active and able to keep a demanding schedule. The latest memo acknowledges minor age-related issues while concluding they have not prevented him from performing his responsibilities.
