U.S. President Donald Trump is in “excellent cognitive and physical health,” according to a medical memo released by his White House physician following a routine physical examination.
The former president, 78, underwent a nearly five-hour health check at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland—his first annual exam since beginning his second term in office. The assessment included blood tests, cardiac evaluations, neurological checks, and ultrasounds.
Captain Sean Barbabella, a U.S. Navy emergency physician with prior deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, noted that Trump continues to demonstrate strong heart, lung, and brain function. He also confirmed that Trump is fully capable of carrying out his responsibilities as Commander-in-Chief.
The exam revealed scarring on Trump’s right ear, attributed to a gunshot wound sustained during an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania last July. It marked the first official health update since that incident. According to the memo, the wound has healed, and no lingering issues were found.
Neurological tests showed no signs of depression, anxiety, or cognitive decline. Trump also completed the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), commonly used to detect early signs of dementia, and scored a perfect 30 out of 30. The test includes tasks such as drawing, memory recall, and problem-solving.
Speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump commented on the test, saying, “I got every answer right.” He added, “Overall, I felt I was in very good shape—a good heart, a good soul, a very good soul.”
The physician noted some minor sun damage and benign skin lesions. Trump’s current medications include Rosuvastatin and Ezetimibe for cholesterol, Aspirin for heart health, and Mometasone cream for a skin condition. His cardiac check-up showed no abnormalities, though his history of high cholesterol remains “well-controlled.”
Additional health records indicate that Trump stands 6 feet 2.5 inches tall and weighs 224 pounds, showing a weight loss from his 243-pound measurement in 2019. Based on his BMI, he is considered overweight but not obese.
The report also highlighted full range of motion in his joints and muscles and credited his active lifestyle, including frequent golf games, as a factor in maintaining his health.
Trump has previously faced scrutiny regarding his health, particularly during election campaigns where he questioned opponents’ fitness for office. While his own medical reports have generally been positive, former President Joe Biden—his political rival—has faced similar health-related questions but has declined to take a cognitive test during his presidency.