Trump Physician Reports Excellent Health at Age 79

At 79, President Donald Trump faces ongoing public scrutiny over whether he can sustain the physical and cognitive demands of the presidency. His physician released a detailed memo on May 30, 2026, declaring him in excellent health and fully fit for all duties after an exam three days earlier at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Dr. Sean Barbabella, a Navy captain, wrote that Trump demonstrated strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overall physical function. The evaluation included CT scans, heart imaging, cancer screenings and input from 22 specialists. Trump scored 30 out of 30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, matching his prior results. His total cholesterol stood at 143, down from 223 in 2018, while he takes rosuvastatin, ezetimibe and low-dose aspirin.

Trump stands 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 238 pounds, a 14-pound increase from April 2025 that places his body mass index at 29.7, just below the obesity threshold of 30. The report noted slight lower-leg swelling that had improved from the previous year and attributed hand bruising to frequent handshaking combined with aspirin use. It described these as minor and benign. Trump’s resting heart rate measured 73 beats per minute, blood pressure 105/71 mmHg and oxygen saturation 98 percent.

The visit marked Trump’s fourth publicly disclosed exam since returning to office. Past administrations have released varying levels of detail from presidential physicals, though no law requires full disclosure. Trump described the results as perfect on social media and highlighted his active schedule.