{"id":326,"date":"2026-07-20T17:19:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T17:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/checkthenews.store\/?p=326"},"modified":"2026-07-20T17:19:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T17:19:13","slug":"white-house-physician-releases-trump-health-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/checkthenews.store\/?p=326","title":{"rendered":"\u2018White House Physician Releases Trump Health Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative mb-12\">\n<p class=\"text-xl leading-[1.5] italic font-display text-[var(--text-primary)]\">Physicians provided recommendations regarding diet, physical activity, and weight management, but emphasized that the president remains in strong overall health. The report stated &#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body prose prose-invert prose-lg max-w-none mb-12\">\n<div class=\"rich-text \">\n<p class=\"mb-6 text-lg leading-relaxed text-justify\">Physicians provided recommendations regarding diet, physical activity, and weight management, but emphasized that the president remains in strong overall health. The report stated that Trump\u2019s \u201ccognitive and physical performance are excellent\u201d and that he remains fully capable of carrying out the demands of the office. At 6 feet, 3 inches tall, Trump\u2019s body mass index was measured at 29.7. Medical guidelines generally classify a BMI of 30 or higher as obese, placing Trump just below that threshold.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-6 text-lg leading-relaxed text-justify\">The report also documented bruising on Trump\u2019s hands, explained as \u201cminor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking,\u201d and said it was \u201ca common and benign effect of aspirin therapy.\u201d Among the recommendations was a switch to low-dose aspirin, Barbabella\u2019s report said. The White House disclosed last year that Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common age-related condition that can cause blood to pool in the legs and lead to swelling. According to the latest medical report, Trump still exhibited slight lower-leg swelling during this year\u2019s examination, but his physician noted that the condition has improved since last year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-6 text-lg leading-relaxed text-justify\">Barbabella said the president demonstrated strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical health, with no abnormal findings identified during the comprehensive evaluation. \u201cHis demanding daily schedule, including multiple high-level meetings, public engagements, and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall well-being,\u201d Barbabella wrote. Trump also underwent the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a widely used screening tool for cognitive impairment and dementia. According to his physicians, he scored a perfect 30 out of 30 \u2013 matching the results reported during examinations in 2025 and 2018.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-6 text-lg leading-relaxed text-justify\">INBOX: Memo from POTUS physician<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-6 text-lg leading-relaxed text-justify\">\u201cCognitive and physical performance are excellent. He is fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-6 text-lg leading-relaxed text-justify\">He takes three medications, two for his cholesterol and Aspirin. @townhallcom pic.twitter.com\/k9wt7fdCFT<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-6 text-lg leading-relaxed text-justify\">\u2014 Cameron Arcand (@cameron_arcand) May 30, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-6 text-lg leading-relaxed text-justify\">\u201cCognitive and physical performance are excellent. He is fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.\u201d He takes three medications, two for his cholesterol and Aspirin. @townhallcom pic.twitter.com\/k9wt7fdCFT \u2013 Cameron Arcand (@cameron_arcand) May 30, 2026 \u201cCognitive and physical performance are excellent. He is fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.\u201d He takes three medications, two for his cholesterol and Aspirin. @townhallcom pic.twitter.com\/k9wt7fdCFT \u2013 Cameron Arcand (@cameron_arcand) May 30, 2026 The report also highlighted significant improvements in Trump\u2019s cholesterol levels. His total cholesterol measured 143, down dramatically from 223 in 2018. Doctors attributed the improvement in part to medications including rosuvastatin, which helps lower LDL (\u201cbad\u201d) cholesterol while increasing HDL (\u201cgood\u201d) cholesterol, and ezetimibe, which further reduces LDL levels.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-6 text-lg leading-relaxed text-justify\">The examination, which Trump described as a comprehensive physical, marked the fourth publicly disclosed medical evaluation since returning to office for his second term. The release comes as the administration seeks to demonstrate the president\u2019s health and fitness heading into a critical midterm election cycle. Presidential health disclosures have long been a matter of public interest, though there is no legal requirement that presidents release complete medical records. Trump, who turns 80 next month, was the oldest person ever elected president at the time of his election.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-6 text-lg leading-relaxed text-justify\">His predecessor, President Joe Biden, left office at age 82 after ending his 2024 reelection campaign amid widespread concerns about his age and fitness for another term. Biden failed miserably in his lone debate against Trump in June 2024, showing what many said were obvious signs of mental cognitive decline. He dropped out of his reelection bid not long afterward and endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, much to the chagrin of many in the Democrat Party who preferred to have a primary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Physicians provided recommendations regarding diet, physical activity, and weight management, but emphasized that the president remains in strong overall health. 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