In a recent memo released by the White House on Friday, President Donald Trump’s physician confirmed that the president remains in excellent health. The memo detailed results from a recent examination that noted the 79-year-old’s “slight lower leg swelling” and “benign” hand bruising. Dr. Sean Barbabella, in the memo issued on Tuesday, stated that Trump exhibits strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function, affirming his capability to fulfill all duties as the commander in chief and head of state.
Trump’s visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday marked his third visit in 13 months, drawing attention due to previous disclosures of the president’s health conditions, including swollen ankles, bruised hands, and a blotchy neck. Following the recent visit, Trump reassured the public that “everything checked out perfectly.”
The memo highlighted Trump’s ongoing lower leg swelling and hand bruising, attributing the latter to minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and aspirin use for cardiovascular prevention. Notably, the memo did not address the skin treatment on the president’s neck in March or mention another magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam like the one conducted in October.
At nearly 80 years old and the oldest person to assume the presidency, Trump often emphasizes his vitality compared to his predecessor, Joe Biden, who left office at 82. The memo released on Friday emphasized Trump’s normal cardiac function, a comprehensive neurological examination reflecting normal mental status, and preventive counseling that included dietary recommendations, low-dose Aspirin intake, increased physical activity, and weight loss guidance.
Providing specifics, the memo mentioned that Trump stands at 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 238 pounds, reinforcing the assessment of his overall health and fitness.
