President Donald Trump has had his annual physical exam, and his results have been made public, including his weight.Trump has completed his annual physical exam. Credit: Andrew Harnik / GettyThe 78-year-old commander-in-chief visited Walter Reed Army Medical Center on April 11 for a routine evaluation before jetting off to Mar-a-Lago for the weekend.Two days later, on April 13, White House physician Sean Barbabella released the health memo revealing Trump’s current medications, weight loss, and a handful of recent procedures.According to the memo, Trump is currently taking Rosuvastatin and Ezetimibe to control cholesterol, along with Aspirin for cardiac prevention and Mometasone cream for a skin condition.Barbabella noted that Trump recently underwent cataract surgery in both eyes and had a benign polyp removed during a July 2024 colonoscopy.He was also diagnosed with diverticulosis, a condition that affects the colon.Trump is in relatively good health. Credit: Andrew Harnik / GettyAt 6-foot-3, Trump now weighs 224 pounds—down 20 pounds from his last reported weight of 244 pounds during his first term, according to the Associated Press.The memo credited his “active lifestyle” for contributing to his overall health and added that “all recommended vaccinations are current, including travel-related immunizations.”“President Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function,” Barbabella wrote. “His days include participation in multiple meetings, public appearances, press availability, and frequent victories in golf events.”Trump himself addressed the physical earlier in the week via Truth Social, writing: “I have never felt better, but nevertheless, these things must be done!”Despite the glowing report, concerns about Trump’s cognitive abilities continue to linger—especially following a June 2024 assassination attempt in which he was shot in the ear.Donald Trump swamped by security amid shooting. Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Trump never released a formal medical report on his recovery. Instead, his campaign provided a brief memo from former White House physician and Texas Rep. Ronny Jackson, who claimed to have reviewed Trump’s medical records and “completely concurred” with the treatment he received.Even before the attempt on his life, questions had swirled about the president’s mental sharpness.In June 2024, Variety editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh said Trump repeatedly failed to remember him during six long interviews for his book Apprentice in Wonderland: How Donald Trump and Mark Burnett Took America Through the Looking Glass.“Donald Trump had severe memory issues,” Setoodeh said on MSNBC’s Morning Joe. “As the journalist who spent the most time with him, I have to say, he couldn’t remember things. He couldn’t even remember me.”Adding fuel to the fire, Trump’s own nephew, Fred C. Trump III, suggested the president might be following a family pattern.Speaking to PEOPLE shortly before the 2024 election, Fred cited the Trump family’s history with dementia—particularly the decline of Donald’s father, Fred Trump Sr.Recalling a 2023 encounter at Mar-a-Lago, Fred said: “He just looked disoriented. He kept repeating something to me time and time again when I had met him. He kept repeating things, and he just looked different. He looked tired.”Fred also noted that while Trump has always had a flair for profanity, he now seems to have “no inhibitions about cursing in front of anybody” and described the president’s recent tone as “outright nastiness.”Trump’s campaign dismissed Fred’s remarks as “completely fabricated and total fake news.”As of now, Trump holds the title of oldest person ever inaugurated to a first term—and if he serves out this second term, he will become the oldest president in U.S. history.Featured image credit: Andrew Harnik / Getty

At age 71, Donald Trump is the oldest person ever to have been elected to his first term as president. Though he still gets plenty of regular exercise on the golf course, it has to be said that he's not in the best shape - and that might have something to do with his extreme diet. Some people have also expressed concerns about his mental health, too. Some of the statements and speeches he's made in the past showed a distinct lack of coherence, urging some to believe that the former businessman and reality show host might be in the early stages of dementia. These worries were bolstered somewhat by a conference held by Trump on Wednesday, in which he appeared to have unusually slurred speech. [[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/PaulCBrunson/status/938475501596835841]] During the final part of his speech on the controversial decision to legally recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, Trump seemed to have trouble pronouncing the letter 'S' when saying his closing statement: “And finally I ask the leaders of the region, political and religious, Israeli and Palestinian, Jewish and Christian and Muslim to join us in the noble quest for lasting peace.” This caused many to speculate about whether he had something in his mouth, or his dentures were coming loose, or that he was suffering from some other dental problem. When questioned on the matter, however, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders insisted that it was nothing of concern. "There were a lot of questions on that. Frankly, pretty ridiculous questions," she said. "The President's throat was dry, nothing more than that." She went on: "He does have a physical scheduled for the first part of next year, the full physical that most presidents go through. That will take place at Walter Reed, and those records will be released by the doctor following that." [[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/HamiltonElector/status/939013540450516992]] If the Trump administration do actually follow through with this promise, it will be the first time that the White House has released records about his health. Most of his predecessors regularly published the results of their medical check-ups, so it's almost expected anyway. Then again, all previous presidents also released their tax returns, so maybe we shouldn't hold our breath. The President has previously disclosed some information about his mental and physical wellbeing, however. Back in September 2016, when Trump was still campaigning for the presidency, he released a doctor's note which stated that he "had no significant medical problems". In fact, the doctor who wrote the note boldly concluded that "if elected, Mr. Trump ... will be the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency." The doctor later admitted that he does not normally write in such a hyperbolic fashion, but that he "probably picked up [Trump's] kind of language and then just interpreted it to [his] own." Even if the letter was completely legitimate, it was actually written in December 2015. In the two years that have passed since then, it would be possible - if not likely - for any person in their late sixties/early seventies to develop a severe health condition. Hopefully, the next medical assessment, which is due to take place next month, will clear the air and officially state whether or not Trump is mentally and physically fit enough to continue as president.    

An ER doctor has shared a concerning message about Donald Trump's health following the president's recent medical report.

Trump, 79, has often raved about how good his health is, citing the many medical examinations he has had while in office.

However, people have still raised concerns over his wellness, after the President was often seen with bruising on his hands and swollen ankles, which are down to chronic venous insufficiency.

Now, practicing internist Dr Stuart Fischer - a former ER doctor - has warned Trump is "playing with fire" amid a potentially "very serious" condition flagged on his medical report.

Dr Fischer told the Daily Mail that while the latest medical report doesn't give enough information to fully evaluate the President's health, there is one aspect that sparks concern - his weight gain.

According to the report, Trump now weighs 238 pounds - an increase of 14lbs more than he weighed in April last year.

Dr Fischer advised: "Someone has got to really quietly sit down and talk with him, and say, 'You're playing with fire.'"

Trump is known for enjoying fast food, including McDonald's, and keeping your weight in check is key for everyone when it comes to living a long and healthy life.

The doctor did dismiss some of the concerns about the President's health as "foolish criticism", but told the outlet that Trump's weight gain could be down to something serious such as "a malignant form of circulatory problem… early congestive heart failure."

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) occurs when the heart muscle becomes too weak or stiff to pump blood efficiently, causing it to back up and lead to fluid retention in the lungs, legs, and abdomen.

While the condition is serious, it can be managed with medicine as well as lifestyle changes, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

However, while the President's health report does not suggest that Trump has congestive heart failure, Dr Fischer also warned: "Maybe the heart is squeezing out a half or even a third in some people of what it should. This is potentially very serious."

Carrying excess weight can cause significant strain on the body, and Dr Fischer believes Trump's doctors should be encouraging him to improve his diet.

Dr Fischer noted that the health report does not state any significant issues, and that the President's fatigue is likely due to his busy work schedule, with the regular medical tests being done to prevent any issues going unnoticed, rather than being a cause for concern in themselves.

A report from Dr. Sean Barbabella, Trump's physician, which was released last week, says the President underwent a CT scan and other heart imaging, along with cancer screenings and other preventative assessments carried out by 22 specialists.

Dr Barbabella said the 79-year-old was in "excellent health" and is "fully fit" to serve.

Trump added that everything checked out "perfectly" at his three-hour appointment, with doctors sharing guidance on his diet, physical activity and weight loss.

He added that his "cognitive and physical performance are excellent."

The report also addressed the repeated bruising on Trump’s hands, explained as "minor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking," and as "a common and benign effect of aspirin therapy."

Dr Barbabella added: "His demanding daily schedule, including multiple high-level meetings, public engagements, and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall well-being."

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President Donald Trump has given his followers an update on his recent medical tests after some shared worries over his health.

The POTUS, 79, took to Truth Social to reassure people that he is in "perfect health" after undergoing recent tests.

It comes after the publication of a Wall Street Journal interview that touched on the frequent bruises visible on his hands, his hearing, and a recent CT scan he underwent, as it examined his health at the end of the first year of his second term in office.

Trump took to Truth Social to claim: "The White House Doctors have just reported that I am in 'PERFECT HEALTH,' and that I 'ACED' (Meaning, was correct on 100% of the questions asked!), for the third straight time, my Cognitive Examination, something which no other President, or previous Vice President, was willing to take."

He added: "P.S., I strongly believe that anyone running for President, or Vice President, should be mandatorily forced to take a strong, meaningful, and proven Cognitive Examination.

"Our great Country cannot be run by 'STUPID' or INCOMPETENT PEOPLE! President DJT."

One area critics have focused on is Trump's hands, which have often appeared bruised or covered in make-up.

The White House had attributed the bruising to the president's frequent handshaking with people he meets, which had allegedly caused the marks.

Trump, who is set to turn 80 years old in June, revealed that he believes it's due to the daily aspirin he takes, which is a higher dose than is usually recommended.

He told the WSJ that his doctors would "rather have me take the smaller one [baby aspirin]. I take the larger one, but I’ve done it for years, and what it does do, is it causes bruising.

"They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart. I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart. Does that make sense?"

Trump and his physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, also clarified that the president underwent a CT scan during a physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center October 10, not an MRI as previously claimed.

The president added to the outlet: "I would have been a lot better off if they didn’t [do the scan], because the fact that I took it said, ‘Oh gee, is something wrong?’ Well, nothing’s wrong."

Trump also denied claims that he sometimes has trouble hearing people in meetings and said that the photos of him "dozing off" during public events were actually just taken while he was "blinking".

He also revealed that golf is his main form of exercise is golf as he finds other workouts "boring".

Trump's health has been in the spotlight in the past year after the White House acknowledged in July that he was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a blood circulation issue that causes swelling in the lower legs.

He also revealed that he'd tried to wear compression socks to help with the symptoms but stopped as "I didn’t like them."

Following the release of the WSJ interview, Barbabella released a statement saying that Trump "remains in exceptional health and perfectly suited to execute his duties as Commander in Chief."

If Trump completes his four-year term in January 2029, he will make history as the oldest man to ever hold office, beating his predecessor Joe Biden who currently holds that accolade.

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Donald Trump, at 79 years old, has found himself at the center of scrutiny once again following his recent admission about a dementia screening test. The president openly shared that he found the test, which included identifying animals like “a tiger, an elephant, a giraffe,” to be “very hard.”

While Trump also claimed to have earned a "perfect score" on his MRI - his second of the year - the internet has been quick to react, raising new questions about his cognitive health.

Trump's comments about the test have sparked a variety of responses, especially given the nature of the test and his age. Medical experts and critics alike have used his remarks to suggest that his cognitive abilities may be cause for concern, given his struggle with something as simple as identifying animals.

His public statements on these medical matters have only fueled the growing debate about his overall health.

Reactions to Trump's claims

The reaction online has been a mix of humor and concern. Some have mocked his comments, while others have raised serious questions about his cognitive function.

David Pakman, a political commentator, posted on X (formerly Twitter), “Trump admitted today that he found the dementia screening test very difficult. Really says a lot.” His post has gained traction, resonating with those who are questioning whether the president's cognitive health should be more closely examined.

BrooklynDad_Defiant! also commented on the situation, pointing out that Trump’s bragging about a “perfect score” on his MRI, while simultaneously calling the dementia test "very hard," might suggest that he’s not doing as well as he claims.

He wrote on X, “If you’re bragging about getting a ‘perfect score’ on an MRI as well as a dementia test, while also saying that dementia test (where you point out zebras and rhinos) is a very hard test, you’re not doing well.”

AOC's response

Adding to the online discourse, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had a pointed question for Trump.

She tweeted, “Hello Mr. President! Out of curiosity, did those doctors ask you to draw a clock by any chance? Was that part hard for you, too? Asking for 340 million people.”

Her tweet highlighted the common aspects of a dementia screening that involve drawing a clock, a test often used to detect cognitive decline. It seems her post was a direct challenge to Trump’s earlier statements, asking if he could manage even simpler tasks that are typically part of such exams.

The debate over Trump's health has taken on a larger significance in the political world. His medical status, now a more prominent issue, has sparked renewed discussions about his ability to effectively govern.

As the scrutiny continues, it remains to be seen whether these health concerns will have an impact on his future political aspirations.

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