Trump's Health Memo Indicates No Major Concerns Following Exam
A memo from President Trump's physician declares him in excellent health despite minor issues, including lower leg swelling and hand bruising.
A recent memo released by the White House outlines the results of President Donald Trump's health checkup, confirming he remains in excellent health. Dr. Sean Barbabella noted that Trump has been experiencing slight lower leg swelling and benign bruising on his hands, which he attributed to minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking while using aspirin for cardiovascular prevention.
The memo, dated Tuesday and released on Friday, stated that Trump is fully fit to carry out all presidential duties, demonstrating normal cardiac, pulmonary, and neurological function. Trump, who is the eldest person to assume the presidency and will turn 80 in June, had his third visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in 13 months. Following the exam, Trump indicated that "everything checked out perfectly."
Overall, the memo reported normal findings in Trump's neurological status and included recommendations for preventive care, such as dietary guidance, increased physical activity, and continued weight loss. The document did not address the reason for a prior skin treatment on the president's neck, nor did it mention any MRI exams since his last visit in October. Trump’s height was noted as 6 feet 3 inches and his weight as 238 pounds.