Trump’s Physician Says He Was “Fully Fit” for Office After Walter Reed Exam

The May 2026 Report Detailed His Cognitive Test Score, Cholesterol Levels, and a Recommendation to Lower His Aspirin Dose

President Donald Trump’s physician described him as being in “excellent health” after a comprehensive examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. In a medical report released in May 2026, Dr. Sean Barbabella said Trump was fit to carry out his duties as president. The report also recommended changes related to diet, physical activity, weight management, and aspirin use.

“Cognitive and physical performance are excellent. He is fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.”

Barbabella described Trump’s heart, lung, and neurological health as strong. The report also addressed findings that had drawn public attention, including bruising on his hands and mild swelling in his lower legs. It attributed the bruising to frequent handshaking and aspirin use and said the swelling had improved since the previous year.

Trump Scored 30 Out of 30 on a Cognitive Screening Test

Trump took the Montreal Cognitive Assessment as part of the examination. The screening tool is used to look for signs of cognitive impairment. His physician reported a score of 30 out of 30, matching the scores disclosed after examinations in 2018 and 2025.

The score was one part of the wider medical assessment. Barbabella also cited Trump’s schedule of meetings and public engagements, along with regular physical activity, when describing his overall well-being. The physician’s conclusion about fitness for office followed the broader examination.

The Report Explained His Hand Bruising and Recommended Low-Dose Aspirin

The examination documented bruising on Trump’s hands. Barbabella described it as “minor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking” and said it was “a common and benign effect of aspirin therapy.” He recommended switching to low-dose aspirin.

The report also noted slight lower-leg swelling. In 2025, the White House disclosed that Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition in which blood can pool in the legs and cause swelling. Barbabella said the condition had improved since the earlier assessment, although some swelling remained visible at the May examination.

Total Cholesterol Fell From 223 in 2018 to 143 in the 2026 Report

Trump’s total cholesterol measured 143 at the May exam, compared with 223 in 2018. His medication list included rosuvastatin and ezetimibe, two drugs used to lower cholesterol, as well as aspirin. The report linked the improvement in part to his cholesterol treatment.

The physician recorded Trump’s height at 6 feet, 3 inches and his body mass index at 29.7. The report included recommendations on diet, activity, and weight management alongside the measurements and medication list.

The Examination Was His Fourth Publicly Disclosed Assessment of His Second Term

Trump described the visit to Walter Reed as a comprehensive physical. It was the fourth medical evaluation publicly disclosed since he returned to office for his second term. He was 79 at the time of the report and would turn 80 in June.

The release came amid continued public attention to the age and health of presidents. Trump’s predecessor, Joe Biden, left office at 82 after ending his reelection campaign in 2024. Biden withdrew following a June debate that intensified questions about his age and ability to serve another term, then endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.

The May report offered a set of findings tied to Trump’s own examination. It recorded the results of his cognitive screening, a decline in total cholesterol since 2018, improvement in lower-leg swelling, and a recommendation to reduce his aspirin dose. Barbabella’s overall assessment was that Trump could carry out the duties of the presidency.